SCltOOL 
GyMN/vSTieS 
WITH L!G nX 
APPARATUS 

JESSIE t\. B/\NCROFT 



G V p;\RT I 

-V&5 piRST.SECOND.XHlRD, 
3 a-V ^^ND FOURTH YEi\RS 



LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 

Chap. Copyright "So.i 

ShelL^.B^^'L'^ 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 



SCHOOL GYMNASTICS 

WITH LIGHT APPARATUS 



BT 

JESSIE H. BANCROFT 

DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL TRAINING IX THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
OF NEW YORK CITY, BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN 



Part I 

FIEST, SECOXD, THIRD, AXD FOUETH YEAES 



BOSTOX, U.S.A. 
D. C. HEATH & CO., PUBLISHEES 
1900 



l.ibn^ry of Congr«M 
OCT 8 1900 

OCT IS 1900 



Copyright, 1900, 
By JESSIE H. BAXCEOFT 



TYPOGRAPHY BY J. S. CUSHIXG c% CO., NORWOOD, MASS. 



P]'.F.SS\VORK BY H. M. PLIMPTON Je CO., NORWOOD, MASS. 



Contents of Part 1 

PAGE 

Publisher's Xote .......... 5 

ixtrodcctiox ........... 7 

explaxatory notes : 



1. 


Period for exercise 




. 10 


2. 


Each lesson for one week 




. 10 


3. 


Place for exercise 




. 10 


4. 


Floor formation . 




11 


6. 


Position ; stretching . 




. 12 


6. 


Tactics (facings and march i 


ng) . 


. 15 


7. 


Running 




. 16 


8. 


Breathing 




17 


9. 


Commands . 




. 18 


10. 


Exercises in series 




. 19 


11. 


Time . . . 




. 20 


12. 


Music .... 




. 20 


13. 


Leading 




. 20 


14. 


New exercises 




20 


15. 


Progressive principles . 




. 21 


16. 


Effects of exercises 




. 21 


17. 


Programmes for special exei 


xises 


. 23 



Course of Ixstructiox 
FOR Boys and Girls : 

Eirst series, first school year, second half, dumb-bells, i pound 25 

Second series, second school year, second half, wands, 3 feet . 57 

Third series, third school year, second half, dumb-bells, J pound 91 

Fourth series, fourth school year, second half, wands, 3J feet . 133 



Publisher's Note 



The course of lessons herewith presented for public school 
use is in two divisions — free hand and light apparatus exer- 
cise respectively. Each of these divisions is a complete course 
in itself, covering eight grades of work from the lowest primary 
to the highest graminar. The free hand work can be used 
in the regular classroom, though a special room is obviously 
desirable. The apparatus work necessitates free floor space. 

Each grade of work is arranged in eighteen lessons, extend- 
ing over half of the school year. This does not cover the 
entire term of most school sessions, as it is considered best to 
use review work during times of examination and promotion, 
rather than to tax pupils with new exercises at such times. 

While each course is complete in itself, the two kinds of 
work are designed to be interchanged — half of the school 
year to be devoted to free hand exercise and the succeeding 
half to the apparatus. 

In grading the exercises each free hand series is used as the 
foundation for the movements of the apparatus work for the 
same year, which in turn, in the greater variety and freedom 
of its exercises, forms an advance upon the last series of free 
work. 

Both courses prepare for the heavier work of the gymnasium. 



5 



Introduction 



The course of school gymnastics with light apparatus here 
presented supplements the course of free gymnastics contained 
in School Gymnastics, Free Hand. The course of free work 
comprises eight series or grades of lessons, each covering 
one half of the school year. The completed plan uses appa- 
ratus for the second half of each school year. In the full 
course, therefore, the free work alternates with the apparatus 
work throughout the eight years of the elementary school. 

The reasons for this alternation lie in the superiority of free 
work for the correction of posture, which is the main object 
of school gymnastics, and in the superiority of apparatus work 
for physiological results, for the cultivation of skill, and for 
the holding of interest and attention. 

In free gymnastics the concentration of attention upon the 
muscular sense, and especially upon the strong resistance of 
antagonistic muscular groups, results in greater expansion of 
the chest, and better carriage of the shoulders, head, spine, etc., 
than is apt to come from apparatus work alone. Too much 
emphasis cannot be placed upon the question of posture in 
any exercise intended for schools. The constant conditions 
of school life are such as tend to cultivate and fix what has 
been called the fatigue position, — a position in which the 
chest is contracted and flattened, the shoulders rounded for- 
ward, and the head and hips protruded forward. This is the 
typical school attitude where corrective gymnastics are not 
taken. The habit of incorrect position implies in the child 
a distorted muscular sense — the habitual feeling of a dispro- 



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Introduction 



portionate contraction and relaxation in opposing^ groups of 
muscles. A new adjustment of the muscles, and its main- 
tenance until correct posture becomes a liabit. cannot be ac- 
complished without a conscious effort on the part of the pupil. 
This effort is better concentrated in free gymnastics. The 
limitations of free ^vork are reached, however, when the pupil's 
interest flags because the work seems to him •• too easy." 
The motor powers want instinctively some outlet requiring 
greater skill, more muscular strength, and greater range of 
movement than is possible without apparatus. By accustom- 
ing the body to correct form in typical movements without 
apparatus, the power of correct position ma}' be used as a foun- 
dation for apparatus exercise without danger of cultivating 
incorrect positions. 

Apparatus work is advisable because it is more stimulating 
to the circulatiuu. respiratiun. and other physiological processes, 
than free work. This effect comes partly through the resist- 
ance of the weight tu muscular actic-n. which induces a greater 
activit}' in the processe> of waste and repair, and partly through 
the greater range and more vigorous character of the move- 
ments. Apparatus work is also advantageous because of the 
greater control of the bodily powers gained in the skill rerpiired 
to handle the apparatus itself. All of these factors tend to 
increase the pleasure and the interest in exercise — features of 
the work that are of great importance. 

Fixed and heavy apparatus is not practicable for elementary 
public schools, wliere there are furry or fifty pupils in a class, 
only fifteen or twenty minutes for the entire lesson, and where 
special gymnastic dress is impossible. This reduces the avail- 
able apparatus to the lighter, movable pieces, such as dumb- 
bells. Indian clubs, wands, etc.. etc= The course here presented 
differs radically from some features characteristic of most 
apparatus exercise. Excessive arm work is usually found in 
such exercise. In this course all-over work is a cardinal 
XJrinciple. Every exercise for the arms is combined with work 



Introduction 



9 



for the legs or trunk. The " series form of exercise, used in 
a slighter degree in the free hand course, is used exclusively 
in this apparatus course. In this series work three exercises, 
as for the arms and trunk and their combination, are taken in 
rapid succession, without a pause for commands between them, 
so that a maximum of exercise is possible in a given period. 
By breaking the work into these series, instead of putting it 
into a longer, continuous drill, as is customary in apparatus exer- 
cise, the automatic element, which leads to poor posture, and the 
strain upon the memory to recall what comes next,'*' are done 
away with. By this series method progressive work from 
week to week is also possible, at least one new series being 
introduced into each lesson in place of the simpler one which 
prepared the way for it. The same general lesson plan is 
pursued as in the free work, the first series being for the 
extremities, the arms, legs, and their combination, the next 
for balance work, and the third trunk work. Provision is 
also made for running and for breathing exercises. The table 
thus forms a gradual progression to the work that makes a 
maximum demand upon the physiological powers. 

Gymnastic exercise of any description should never be con- 
sidered a substitute for a recess period. Active games in a 
recess period should be part of the physical training of every 
school child. 

In the sixth and eighth years of the course here presented, 
different series of work are given for boys and girls. An 
alternative, suitable for mixed classes, is also given. There 
is no reason why girls should not take the exercise designated 
for boys, if properly dressed for it. Many of the exercises, 
however, call for greater freedom of movement than is possible 
in the usual school dress of girls of the age implied. 



Explanatory Notes 



1. Period for Exercise. — The lessons are designed to occupy 
at least fifteen minutes daily. This period includes the time 
required for passing to and from the gymnasium. 

The most advantageous time for the lesson is in the middle 
of the afternoon session. Xext to this in desirability is a 
period between the morning recess and the noon intermission. 

2. Each Lesson is to be used one ^veek, that of the previous 
week being discontinued. AThen the continuance of an exer- 
cise is deemed necessary for physiological reasons, it is included 
in the new lesson. Xo effort should be made to have the 
children keep in mind any exercises not so indicated. 

In conducting the lesson, the order in which the exercises 
are arranged should be strictly adhered to. 

The work will be greatly facilitated if the teacher will 
memorize the lessons. This is much less formidable than at 
first ax3pears, as the general order in which the exercises are 
arranged is the same in all lessons, and generally only one new 
series is introduced each week. The teacher will then be free 
to observe her class, and the rapid succession of the exercises 
will be more nearly assured. 

3. Place for Exercise. — The gymnastics with light apparatus 
are designed to be taken on free floor space. In primar}^ grades 
each pupil should have at least sixteen square feet of space, or 
an area measuring four feet square ; in grammar grades each 
pupil should have at least thirty six square feet, or an area 

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Explanatory Notes 



11 



six feet square. While a gymnasium is liiglily desirable, the 
exercise can be taken in corridors, assembly, and playrooms, 
where light, ventilation, and floor space are sufficient. In mild 
weather work in the open air is desirable. 

4. Floor Formation. — The manner of taking places on the 
free floor space is of much importance, as much time may be 
lost. Several modes are possible. A choice will depend largely 
upon the age of the pupils, the shape of the room, and the 
convenience with which the apparatus can be procured while 
passing to place. Floor marks should never be depended upon. 
The first lesson should be devoted entirely to drill upon floor 
formation. From the time the pupils stand in the class-room 
until they return to it again, all facings and marching should 
be according to the military tactics hereinafter described. 

The simplest method of floor formation is that in which the 
pupils march into the room in single file, each taking apparatus 
while passing to x)lace. One line of pupils, still in single file, 
should march across the rear of the room and turn toward the 
front on the farther side. Each pupil in the line should pause 
at his own place, which should be more thau arm's length from 
the pupil next in front, or according to the spacing indicated 
in the third note. This first line should serve as a guide for 
spacing to all other lines. The leaders of the successive lines 
should turn and march to the front at proper intervals from 
the lines preceding them. All should mark time at their places 
until the command to halt is given to the entire class. This is 
the simplest method of taking places upon the floor, and it 
is particularly adapted to the youngest pupils, though they 
can also be taught other formations. 

Another method of formation is for the leaders of each line 
to march across the rear of the room, face toward the front at 
the proper places for their lines, mark time until all of the 
leaders are in line, and then all march forward in rank to the 
front. Those whose places are next behind them in their 



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Explanatoiy Notes 



respective lines should march in rank to their places in the 
same way, and so on until all are in place. 

By yet another method all pupils should march to the front 
in solid ranks of four or more, according to the number of 
lines. The different ranks should pause at the proper distance 
from the rank next in front. All should stop marking time at 
command, and orders should then be given for spacing sideways. 
For example, if pupils are in ranks of fours, the commands 
would be, Inside lines one step, outside lines three steps, 
outward — March I The teacher should then count for th^ 
marching, two counts for each step — one to place the foot, the 
second to put the heels together. 

Many other methods of formation are possible. Xone should 
be used which requires unnecessary time, such as those in which 
pupils have to number before marching to ^jlace. 

Classes should never face the light. The best position is 
with the side to the light. 

5. Position. Stretching. — A good standing position from 
which to take the exercises is essential for effective work. To 
assist the chest and spine to this position, every lesson begins 
with a preliminary stretching of the arms upward and side- 
ways, and it is repeated again at the close of the lesson after 
putting awa}" the apparatus. This stretching is better for the 
purpose in many ways than the usual admonitions to throw tlie 
shouklers back and draw the chin in. Such directions make 
the child self-conscious ; they do not. in the youngest children 
at least, produce the desired result, for such children are not 
capable of the isolated control of the parts named, and other 
faults of posture are produced — such as a sway-back attitude 
with protruding abdomen, etc. The stretching, by its straight 
pull in a line with the vertical and lateral diameters of the 
body, lifts and expands the chest and erects the spine without 
this painfully self-conscious effort. Moreover, such a general 
muscular tension, taking in both the flexors and extensors, is 



Explanatory Notes 



13 



ax3t to have a more lasting effect than a spasmodic effort of 
the will can produce. The one specific direction that can be 
given in this and in nearly all other exercises is to hold the 
head up. 

For the stretching, formal commands' are omitted to save 
time. Upon being told to stretch the arms upward, pupils 
should rise on tiptoe and reach up with both arms as high as 




Incorrect Staxdixg Position Correct Standing Position 



possible. The teacher is particularly requested to urge them 
higher, farther, etc.. etc. Tlie position should not he long sus- 
tained, and the arms should be dropped at the command down 
or position, following soon after the first direction. The 
upward stretching should be taken two or three times, and 
then the arms should be stretched sideways in the same man- 
ner, xlvoid bending the body backward or the head forward 



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Explanatory Notes 



when the arms are up. Necer stretch the arms foricard in this 
preliminary/ exercise. This stretehhig has been nsecl in some 

departments after every lesson 
throughout the day. It requires 
but a few seconds and is an admi- 
rable corrective of the injurious 
positions acquired in the seats. 

It should not be inferred that 
the stretching does aAvay entirely 
with the necessity for calling for, 
or consciously assuming, an erect 
attitude. The teacher will have 
frequently to use the command 
position, AYhen this command is 
heard, pupils should stand with 
heels together, toes turned out, 
chest and head erect, face to the 
front, and arms hanging easily 
at the sides. The direction -^face 
to the front does not mean that 
the gaze shall be fastened upon 
the head of the pupil next in 
front, or upon any other one spot. 
Such a practice is reprehensible in 
the extreme. The eye is an exceed- 
ingly restless organ, and should not be altogether deprived of 
its natural activity. The weight should be borne upon the for- 
ward part of the foot. A good test for correct poise, which 
should be frequently employed by the teachers, is the ability to 
rise on the toes without having first to sway forward. In pri- 
mary classes attention may have to be frequently called to keep- 
ing the heels together and the head erect. The class should be 
called to position before marching from the classroom, again 
after the march before beginning the exercises, and at any time 
during; the lesson when the attitudes become careless. 




Prelimixary Stretching, 
Upward 



Explanatory Notes 



15 




Preliminary Stretc hing. Sideways 

6. Tactics 

a. Left — Face! 
Eight— Face ! 

Eaise the left toe, and face to the left, turning on the left heel. 

The facings to the right are also executed upon the left heel. 

The heel is lifted in response to the word right (or left) ; the 
turning is executed in response to the command 

Make clear to the children that four turns in the same direc- 
tion complete a circle, and when that is understood, vary the 
directions to make them alert and independent. This is an 
excellent means of rousing a sleepy class, and may be intro- 
duced briefly anywhere if the lesson is lagging. 

h. About — Face! 

Eaise slightly the right toe^ face to the rear, turning to the 
right on the right heel and the ball of the left foot ; replace 
the left foot beside the right. 



Explanatory Notes 



The heel is lifted in response to the word about; the turning 
and replacing of the foot are executed in reponse to the com- 
mand face. 

c. Marl: time — March! 

As soon as mark time is heard, throw the weight on the right 
foot, being careful not to exaggerate the swing of the body to 
that side; upon hearing march^ lift the left foot forward, toe 
pointing downward, as though to step, but draw it back imme- 
diately to position, all in one count ; repeat with the right foot. 
Continue the movement with one foot and then the other alter- 
nately in the rhythm of walking, but without gaining ground. 
The feet should be placed firmly but without undue noise. 
The body will sway slightly from side to side, but should be 
held as steadily as possible, with no bending at the waist. 

d. Maritime — March! (during the march). 

On the executive command stop gaining ground and mark 
time in place. 

e. Class— Halt! 

The marking time ceases and the heels remain together on 
halt^ which command may be given as either foot strikes the 
ground. 

To halt while marching, on the command hcdt, stop gaining 
ground and bring the rear foot up, placing heels together. 
/. For ward — March ! 

When taken from a halt, in response to forward^ throw the 
weight on the right foot as in marking time, but keep the heels 
firmly together until the executive command is heard; in re- 
sponse to march, step out promptly with the left foot. 

When taken from marking time, the words foricard and 
'march are given as the right foot strikes the ground; pupils 
.start forward with the left foot. 

7. Eunning. — All running should be done on the toes. The 
fists should be closed and the arms bent at the elbow, and 
allowed to work freely. The extent of the run must be gov- 



Explanatory Notes 



17 



erned by careful judgment on the part of the teacher. The 
run should be at least long enough to perceptibly quicken the 
breathing : how much longer will depen 1 upon the endurance 
of a majority of the class, who should run until thoroughly in- 
vigorated, but by no means to the end of their strength. The 
weaker members of the class should step aside as they feel 
fatigued, and walk until the order is given for the class to 
march, when they should fall into their usual places. Xo rac- 
ing should be allowed; instead all of the runners should keep 
in line as for marching. Pupils having heart or lung troubles 
should not be allowed to run. Pupils should never he called to 
a halt directly from a run, as that throics a distressing amount of 
loork upon the heart and lungs. Xormal action of these organs 
should be restored by a march in common time immediately follow- 
ing the run, until the breathing is normal. The command for 
this is In common time — March 1^'' After this march in 
common time a breathing exercises should be taken as indi- 
cated in the lessons. 

8. Breathing. — Where the method of breathing is not 
specified, it is understood to be that last described in the 
lessons. 

The teacher should indicate in some way both the inhaling 
and exhaling, as by raising and lowering one hand, or by the 
words in and out at the beginning of the movements. In all 
respiratory exercises the children should be urged to a forced 
respiration, i.e.^ a deeper breath than the normal. Care should 
be taken to have the breathing slow and even, not a quick gasp 
or sigh, which may lead to dizziness. The exercises are for 
successive breaths ; do not pause for a normal breath between. 

At first the breathing may be very audible in the respiratory 
exercises, and in the lowest primary grade it may be found 
necessary to keep it so throughout the term to be sure the right 
thing is being done. But as soon as jDossible in other grades 
the breath, though just as deep, should be slower, in order to 



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give strength and control to tlie respiratory muscles^ and the 
breathing will then be quieter. 

In all cases an exaggerated lifting of the shoulders should 
be avoided. While the sternum participates in correct, and 
especially in forced, breathing^ the main action is indicated by 
the expansion of the ribs and abdomen, and every exercise is 
designed to cultivate this intercostal and diaphragmatic action. 

9. Commands. — The psychological training and disciplinary 
features of the Avork will be found to rest chiefly upon the 
manner of giving the commands. There should be a distinct 
pause after the preparatory command, that pupils may grasp 
clearly just what they are to do, and also cultivate the inhibi- 
tory control necessary to hold the idea without yielding to 
the impulse to action. It should never be forgotten that the 
executive command is a signal, and as such it should always 
be given. Upon the manner of giving this command rests the 
minor result of united response from the class, and the more 
important one of quick, connected working of all of the powers 
included in motor response^ from sense perception to muscular 
contraction. 

Most of the exercises are in measures of eight or sixteen 
counts. The teacher will, in repeating the exercise, continue 
the count to this number, rather than break into a repetition 
of one — tiDO, one — tn'o^ etc. The longer rhythm is less of a 
strain upon the child, and insures equal work for the two sides 
of the body. 

The figures after the command indicate how mau}^ counts 
are to be given to the exercise, three eights meaning one side 
eight counts, the other eight, and, in arm exercises, both arms 
together eight. In other than arm exercises, the third eight 
means to alternate the sides. This distribution of the counts 
should be strictly observed that the sides of the body may be 
equally exercised. 

Where an exercise, as for the arms, is taken first on one 



Explanatory Notes 



19 



side, then on the other, then with both arms, those changes 
should be indicated in the counting, substituting the words 
right, left, change, or both, for the last count before the change, 
thus : — 

Arm stretching siclevxiys, right — One I — tivo, three, four. Jive, 
six, seven, left ; etc. Here the word left is substituted for eight. 
This method of indicating changes applies also to exercises in 
series. 

Where the direction of an exercise is not given it is under- 
stood to begin to the right. 

10. Exercises in Series. — In almost every lesson of the free 
hand work and in all of the apparatus lessons, are to be found 
short series of exercises marked a, b, c. These series are 
always composed of one or two simple exercises, and then, in 
most lessons, of a combination of the two; as, for instance, an 
arm exercise, a foot exercise, and then the two taken together, 
indicated by the word combine. Wherever such a series occurs 
the change from one exercise to the next is to be made without 
breaking the rhythm, or pausing for a separate command. 
This is accomplished, as in the change of side above illustrated, 
by substituting some word or words for the last count before 
the change. When the change is a radical one, as from an 
arm to a foot exercise, it will be well, at least when the lesson 
is new, to assist the children's memory by substituting words 
for counts in the first few movements of the change, using counts 
again as soon as the pupils understand clearly what they are 
to do. To illustrate further, the commands and counts would 
be as folloAVS for (a) stretching the arms forward and sideways 
alternately, (b) step position forward and sideways alternately, 
and (c) a combination of these two exercises, the three form- 
ing a series to be taken in unbroken rhythm : — 

Arm stretching forward and sideways alternately, right — One! 
— two, three, four. Jive, six, seven, left; one, two, three, four. Jive, 
six, seven, both; one, two, three, four. Jive, six, seven, Foot! — 



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forward, place, side, place, jive, six, seven, left; one, tivo, three, 
four, five, six, seven. Combine!^ — forward, place, side, place, 
five, six, seven, change; ojie,^ tivo, three, four, five, six, seven, 
eight. 

Words^ or cues^ for these changes are given in the lessons, 
but any words may be used as cues which convey the idea, 
provided they do not interrupt the regular rhythm, or time, 
of the exercise. 

11. Time. — The time should be brisk and invigorating. 
While quick enough to be effective for hygienic purposes, how- 
ever, the movements shoidd never be taken ivith a jerk, or so rap- 
idly that good posture cannot be maintained. A strong, steady 
stretch or flexion should be the aim, and this will be secured 
largely through the teacher's method of counting. 

12. Music. — Wherever possible it is highly desirable that 
the work be taken with musical accompaniment. In working 
with music the teacher will not count, but give merely the first 
command for each exercise and a cue for changes of side, etc. 
The pupils and music start together in response to the execu- 
tive command, and the music guides the rhythm. With many 
exercises the classes can sing, or one half sing or whistle 
while the other works. National airs and old ballads are 
especially suited to this purpose. 

13. Leading. — The teacher will lead in new exercises. 
After an exercise is once understood the pupils should not be 
dependent upon the teacher's leading. 

14. "New Exercises are indicated by heavy type. The 
descriptive notes and illustrations follow the lesson. Eor any 
other exercises not understood, trace the command back 
through preceding lessons until its descriptive note is found. 
The notes are for the teacher, not for the children. No such 
formal explanation of an exercise should be given to a class. 

1 Right foot and both arms. 2 Left foot and both arms. 



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21 



Instead^ the teacher should take the exercise herself and let 
the pupils catch it directly from imitation^ working with her. 
The children should understand the postural effect of the 
various exercises as given in the notes, and work consciously 
on the parts mentioned. Older children should also understand 
how all exercise affects the nutritive processes of the body. 

15. Progressive Principles. — The exercises in this work 
follow certain progressive principles which the teacher should 
understand in order to appreciate the relation of one lesson to 
the next. In trunk exercises the work is made increasingly 
difficult for the muscles near the waist by increasing the weight 
at the upper end of the working lever (near the shoulders or 
head) or, later, by lengthening this lever. These effects are 
attained through various positions of the arms. In balance 
exercises the work is increased in difficulty in two ways — by 
narrowing the base with different positions of the feet, and by 
raising the centre of gravity with different positions of the 
arms. Physiologically a progressive demand is made, among 
other ways, by more and more use of the large muscular groups, 
particularly those of the thigh and trunk ; by an increased 
number of exercises in each lesson ; and by a greater number of 
counts in each exercise. All this means a gradually increased 
demand upon the heart and lungs. The child's power of mus- 
cular coordination, as shown in his ability to take exercises in 
correct form, or with good posture, is considered by gradually 
leading up to those exercises whose execution is most prone to 
accompanying ^-faults." With scarcely any exceptions the 
closing movement of each exercise is one that leaves the body 
in a good position. In the very few cases where this is not 
done, the succeeding exercise makes the correction. 

It will be seen that each exercise, each lesson, and each series 
of work prepares for that which comes after. 

16. Effects of the Exercises. — To get the full benefit from 
any exercise the teacher should bear in mind that strength and 



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Explanatoiy Notes 



vigor of movement are positive!}^ essential. When an arm or a 
leg is extended, it should be stretched to the farthest extent; 
Trhen the knee or the trunk is bent, it should be to the utmost 
degree compatible with good postnre ; when a balance move- 
ment calls for rising on. the toes^ the heels should be lifted 
as high as possible ; in breathing exercises a very deep, full 
breath should be taken. In short, constant urging to vigor of 
execution is necessary. 

Both teachers and pupils should understand that all arm 
exercises are taken more for their effect upon the chest 
and shoulder blades than for the effect upon the arms. 
The arms should therefore be stretched to their utmost in 
all exercises calling for a straight arm position, whether as 
a terminal position or in transition to the terminal posi- 
tion. The lifting and expanding of the chest should be 
borne in mind in taking these exercises, and to that end 
the elbow should be straight. All movements of the legs 
should work upon the mnscles around the hip. alxlomen. and 
lower back, strengthening those muscles in their power to hold 
the trunk erect and to keep the body from awkward and 
fatiguing positions in walking and standing. Particularly 
effective in this way are the point step backward and the 
stretch steps and chargings. Especial care should be given, 
therefore, in the point steps to the full stretch from the hi]), 
and in the charging and stretch steps to the length of the step, 
that it may be long enough to necessitate considerable contrac- 
tion of the thigh muscles : attenti(^n should also be paid in the 
charging to keeping the trunk erect with the chest prominent 
and forward. Any tendency to a swayback position, which 
is especially liable to occur in these movements, should be 
avoided. It should be borne in mind also that all trunk ex- 
ercises, and all charging and other knee-bending exercises, are 
particularly useful for quickening the circulation, because they 
bring into action the largest muscular groups in the body. 
The trunk exercises have also a very stiuiulating effect upon 



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23 



the digestive organs. These effects will be lost unless the 
bending of the knee and the trunk is very pronounced. In 
exercises that call for rising on the toes, great care should be 
taken to keep the weight poised forward over the balls of the 
feet after the heels are lowered. This forward poise is part of 
a correct standing position, and helps to secure good posture 
of the upper part of the body. 

See also the note upon Progressive Principles. 

17. Programmes for Special Exercises, selected from the 
grade work, are given at the end of each series in the primary 
grades. In the grammar grades the material for special pro- 
grammes is so much greater that they can be easily made. 
The arrangement of the exercises in these special programmes' 
is not the same as in the lessons. 

For exhibit purposes very pretty effects can be produced 
by trimming the light apparatus for the girls with ribbon 
bows or fringed papers. 



SCHOOL GYMNASTICS 



First Series 

First Year, Boys and Girls 
Dumb-bells, ^ pound 

LESSON I 

Note. — For preliminaries, stretching, tactics, floor forma- 
tion, etc., see Explanatory Notes. The exercises in this series 
are very simple and are intended inainly to introduce the chikl 
to conscious muscular control. Plays and games should form 
a large share of the physical exercise for this year. 
Class — Stand! 

1. Stretching. 

2. Left— Face! 
Right— Face ! 

Forward — March ! (Take the bells and march to position 
on the floor.) 

Bells on Hips— Place ! 
r a. Clicking — One ! 8. 

3. I b. Point step forward, right — One ! 8—8 — 8. 
[ c. Combine! 8 — 8. 

Position ! 

4. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 
Class— Halt ! 

5. Stretching. 

6. Forward— March ! (to seats.) 

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PosiTiox FOP. Bells while Bells Hips 

jNIarching to Place 



Za. CLICKING 

1. click the tliunib ends of the bells : 2. replace bell on hips. 
While clicking, the arms should be held in an easy position 
forward and downward^ the elbows sligditly bent. 



3 h. POINT STEP FORWAKD 

Ij extend the foot and touch the toe on a line directly forward 
of the position from which it started : 2. heels together. Keep 
the shoulders (upper part of body") perfectly still and the knees 
stiff, that the exercise may lead to firm, erect carriage. Do 
not drag or scuff the foot over the floor. The weight should 
remain entirely on the stationary foot. 



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3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP 
FORWARD AND CLICKING 

1, click the bells and take the 
point step forward simnltaneonsly ; 
2, hands on hips and heels together. 




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LESSOX II 

1. Stretcliing. ' 

2. Facing. 
Marching. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
'a. Clicking— One ! 8. 
g ^ h. Foot ! — forward — place. 8 — 8. 

Note. — Point step forward with the right foot. 
. c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

4. Alternate rising' on toes and clicking bells, four counts each 
— One ! Eepeat four times. 

Position ! 

5. Forward — March I (Eeturn bells to place.) 

6. Stretching. 

Arms folded behind — Place ! 

7. Breathing — Begin ! 

Position I 



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4. ALTERNATE RISING ON TOES AND CLICKING BELLS, 
FOUR COUNTS EACH 

1, rise on the toes; 2, heels down, quietly and without jar- 
ring ; 3^ rise again on the toes ; 4, heels dowui ; 5, click the 
thumb ends of^the bells; 6, click the little finger ends of the 
bells ; 7, click the thumb ends ; 8, click the little hnger ends 
and return the bells at once to the hips. 

The rising on the toes should be as high as possible in order 
to make an effective balance movement. The return to position 
should not be made until the command for it is given. 



7. BREATHING 

Inhale a deep breath through the nostrils and exhale through 
the mouth. Eepeat three times. 

The folding of the arms behind throws the chest forw^ard 
and upward and keeps the shoulders from an exaggerated 
liftino' or shruo-oino' durins: the inhalation. 



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LE^^OX III 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
'a. Clicking— One I 8. 
g I). Foot ! — side — place. 8 — 8. 

XoTE. — Point step sideways. 
Combine! 8—8. 

4. Alternate rising on toes and clicking bells^ four counts 
each — One I Four times. 

Position I 

5. ForTrard — March ! (Keturn bells to place.) 

6. Stretching. 

7. Running. 

XoTE. — See Keference Xote 7. 

8. Breathing — Begin I Three times. 



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3 b. POINT STEP SIDEWAYS 

1, extend the foot directly 
to tlie side and touch the 
inner side of the toe ; 2, 
heels together. The ex- 
tended knee and ankle 
should be stretched as 
straight as possible. The 
weight should remain en- 
tirely on the stationary foot. 
The shoulders should be im- 
movable, that the exercise 
may cultivate power of erect 
carriac^e. 




3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP SIDEWAYS AND CLICKING 

1, click the bells and take the point step to the side simul- 
taneously ; 2, bells on hips and heels together. 



8. BREATHING 

Eaise the arms sideways to shoulder level while inhaling ; 
lower them to position while exhaling. The breath should be 
slower and deeper than the normal. 



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LESSON IV 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
f a. Clicking — One ! 8. 

3. ] h. Foot !— side— place. 8—8. 
I c. Combine ! 8—8. 

Position ! 

4. Swinging bell to chest, right— One ! 8—8 — 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

5. Alternate rising on toes and clicking bells, four counts each 

— One ! Four times. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Return bells 
to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Eunning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Three times. 




4. SWINGING BELL TO CHEST 

1, bend the elbow and swing the 
forearm forward and upward un- 
til the bell touches the chest in 
a vertical position ; 2, return the 
bell to the side. Keep the shoul- 
ders squarely to the front during 
this exercise. When the bell is at 
the chest, draw the shoulders and 
elbows backward in order to counteract any tendency to cramp 
the chest. 



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LESSOISr V 

1. stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Position ! 

' a. Swinging bell to chest, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 
^ h. Foot ! — forward — place. 8 — 8. 

Note. — Point step forward. 
. c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

4. Raising bell sideways, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

5. Alternate rising on toes and clicking bells, four counts each. 
— One ! Four times. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Peturu bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 
8c Punning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP FORWARD AND SWINGING 
BELLS TO CHEST 

1, point step forward with the right foot, and swing both 
bells to the chest; 2, heels together and bells down to position 



4. RAISING BELL SIDEWAYS 

1, raise the arm straight out sideways to shoulder level, the 
palm down and the bell horizontal ; 2, lower the arm to position 
at the side. 



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LESSOR' VI 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Position I 

( a. Swinging bell to chest, right — One I 8 — 8 — 8. 

3. j b. Foot I — forward — place. 8 — 8. 
I c. Combine 1 S — 8. 

4. Eaising bell sideways, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
j a. Trunk twistiiig. right —One I 8 — 8. 
^* ( 6. With clicking : 8—8. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — ]\Earch I ( Return bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathing — Begin 1 Four times. 



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5 a. TRUNK TWISTING 



1, twist or rotate the trunk to 
the side ; 2, return to the forward 
position. The movement should 
be from the ankles^ the feet re- 
maining firmly in place and flat 
upon the floor. The head should 
turn with the trunk, but no far- 
ther. There should be no bend- 
ing of the trunk sideways. 



5 b. TRUNK TWISTING WITH 
CLICKING 

1, twist the trunk and click 
the thumb ends of the bells in 
front as the body then faces; 
2, return to the front, bells on 
hips. 



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LESSON yii 

1. Stretcliing. 

2. Facings. 
]\Iarcliing. 

Position : 

' a. Raising bell sideways, right — One I 8 — 8 — 8« 
^ b. Foot I — side — place. 8 — 8. 

I XoTE. — Point step sideways, 

c. Combine! 8—8. 

Bells on liips — Place I 
j CL Trunk twisting with point step, right — One I 8 — 8. 
• I h. With clicking I 8—8. 

Position I 

6. Forward — ]\Iarcli I (Eetnrn bells to place.) 

7. vStretching. 

8. Punning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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3 c. COMBINATION OF 
POINT STEP AND 
KAISING BELLS SIDE- 
WAYS 

1, point step side- 
wa3^s with the right 
foot and raise both 
bells sideways; 2, 
heels together and 
bells down to posi- 
tion. 

This is an excellent 
balance movement 
and will cultivate an 
erect carriage if the 
head is held erect 
and there is no weight 
on the moving foot. 



4« TUTTNK TWISTING WITH POINT STEP 

1, twist the trunk to the right and extend the right foot in 
front of the body as it then faces ; 2, return to the front, heels 
together. The left foot should remain firioly in place. 



4&. TRUNK TWISTING WITH POINT STEP AND CLICKING 

1, click the bells while twisting the trunk and extending the 
foot ; 2, face the front, bells on hips, and heels together. 




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LESSOX VIII 

1. Siretcliing. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Position ! 

3. Swinging bell to chest, forward and return, right — One ! 
8—8—8. 

r a. Eaising bell sideways, right — One I (S — 8— 8. 

4. \ h. Foot I— side— place. 8—8. 
[c. Combine! 8 — 8. 

Bells OYi liips — Place I 
f a. Trunk twisting with point step, right — One ! 8 — (S 
16. With clicking : 8-8. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March I (Eetiirn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Punning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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3. SWINGING BELL TO CHEST, FOR- 
WARD AIND RETURN 

1, swing the bell to the chest as 
in previous lessons ; 2, stretch the 
arm forward at shoulder level, the 
bell still vertical ; 3, return to 
the chest ; 4, bell down to posi- 
tion. Be sure to extend the arm 
to its full length forward while 
taking the movement, that the 
arm and shoulder muscles may be 
well exercised. 




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LESSON IX 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Position ! 

3. Swinging bell to chesty forward and return, right — One I 
8—8—8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

4. Stepping forward and rising on toes, right — One ! 8 — 8. 

Position I 

a. Alternate raising bells sideways and clicking, both — 
One I 16. 

g b. Foot ! — side— place — twist — place. 8 — 8. 

XoTE. — Alternate point step sideways, and trunk 
twisting. 
^ c. Combine ! 16 — 16. 

6. Forward — March ! (Keturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Eunning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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4. STEPPING FORWARD AND RISING ON TOES 

1, step forward with the right foot, both feet flat upon the 
floor and the weight equal ; 2, rise on the toes ; 3, heels down ; 
4, heels together. 

Because of the elongated base the rising on toes is here a 
more difficult balance movement than when taken with the 
heels together. 



5 a. ALTERNATE RAISING BELLS SIDEWAYS AND CLICKING 

1, raise the bells sideways to shoulder level ; 2, bells down 
to position at the sides ; 3, click the thumb ends of bells in front 
of the body ; 4, bells down to position at the sides. 



5 6. ALTERNATE POINT STEP SIDEWAYS AND TRUNK TWISTING 

1, point step to the side with the right foot ; 2, heels together; 
3, twist the trunk to the right ; 4, return to the front. 



5 c. COMBINATION OF ALTERNATE POINT STEP SIDEWAYS AND 
TRUNK TWISTING, WITH RAISING BELLS SIDEWAYS AND 
CLICKING 

1, point step sideways and both arms raised sideways; 
2, heels together and arms down; 3, twist the trunk to the 
side (the heels remaining together), and click the bells ; 4, re- 
turn to the front, arms at sides. 



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LESSOR X 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
]\Iarcliing. 

Position ! 

[ a. Swinging bell to cliest, forward and return, right — 
I One ! 8—8—8. 

3. j b. Foot! — forward — up — down — place. 8 — 8. 

Note. — Stepping forward and rising on toes, 
c. Combine! 8—8. 
( a. Alternate raising bells sideways and clicking, both — 
One ! 16. 

4. { 

b. Foot ! — side — place — twist — place. 8 — 8. 
^ c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

5. Forward — March ! (Return bells to place.) 

6. Stretching. 

7. Eunning. 

8. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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3 c. COMBINATION OF STEPPING FOR- „ - 

WARD AND RISING ON TOES WITH 
BELLS AT CHEST AND FORWARD 

1, step forward with the right 
foot and swing both bells to tJie 
chest; 2, rise on the toes and 
stretch the bells forward; 3, heels 




firmly erect. 



7. BREATHING 

In this and succeeding lessoiis both the inhaling and exhal- 
ing should be through the nostrils. 



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LESSON XI 



1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 



Position ! 



a. S^vinging bell to chesty forward and return, right- 
One ! 8—8—8. 

b. Foot ! — forward — up — down — place. 8 — 8. 

c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

a. Alternate raising bells sideways and clicking both — 



h. Foot ! — side — place — twist^ — place. 8 — 8. 
. c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
5. Alternate trunk bending sideways and clicking bells, right 
— One! Four times. 



4. \ 



One ! 16. 



Position ! 



6. Forward — March ! (Keturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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5. ALTERNATE TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS AND CLICKING BELLS 



1, bend the trunk directly to the 
right side; 2, return to the erect 
position ; 3, bend to the left side ; 
4, return to the erect position ; 5, 
click the thumb ends of the bells; 
6, click the little finger ends ; 7, 
8, repeat the clicking and return 
the hands to the hips ini mediately 
after the last count. ^Yhile bend- 
ing the trunk keep both feet flat 
upon the floor and the kuees stiff. 
The head should remain in a 
straight line with the axis of the 
trunk. The beuding should be to* 
an obtuse angle and as far as can 
easily be done without strain. 
There should be no rotating of 
the trunk forward or backw^ard of 
the lateral line. 




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LESSON XII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Position ! 

' a. Swinging bell to chest, sideways and return, right — 
One! 8—8—8. 
^ b. Foot ! — forward — up — clown — place. 8 — 8. 

Note. — Stepping forward and rising on toes as in 
previous lessons. 
[ c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

f a. Alternate raising bells sideways and clicking, both — 

4. i 

I Z>. Foot! — side — place — twist — place. 8 — 8. 
I c. Combine ! 8—8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

5. Alternate trunk bending sideways and clicking bells, right 
— One ! Four times. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Return bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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Za. SWINGING BELL TO 
CHEST, SIDEWAYS AND 
RETURN 

1^ swing the bell to the 
chest as in previous les- 
sons ; 2^ extend the arm 
sideways at shoulder level, 
palm to the front, bell 
v-rtical; 3, return the 
bell to the chest ; 4, arm 
down to position at the 
side. Keep the head 
erect. 

The stretching of the 
arms to the side shouhl 
be vigorous (though with- 
out jerking), that it may 
lift and expand the chest. 




3 V. COMBINATION OF STEPPING FORWARD AND RISING ON TOES 
WITH BELLS TO CHEST, SIDEWAYS, AND RETURN 

1, step forward and swing the bells to the chest; 2, rise on 
the toes and stretch the arms sideways : 3, heels down and bells 
again to the chest ; 4, heels together and arms down to posi- 
tion at the sides. 



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LESSOX XIII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Position I 

^ a. Swinging bell to chest, sideways and retnrn, right — 
g One! 8—8—8. 

h. Foot I — forward — np — down — place. 8 — 8. 
. c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

4. Stamping and clicking, right foot — One ! Fonr times. 

5. Alternate trunk bending sideways and clicking bells, right 
— One ! Four times. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — ]\Earch I (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathing — Begin I Four times. 



4. STAMPING AND CLICKING 

1, stamp the right foot; 2. heels together: 3. stamp the left 
foot ; 4, heels together ; 5, click the thumb ends of the bells ; 
6, click the opposite ends of the bells ; 7. 8. repeat the clicking, 
and return the hands to the hips immediately after. 



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lesso:n^ XIV 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
jMarching. 

Position ! 

3. Swinging bell forward to shoulder^ right — One! 8—8 — 8. 

f a. Rising on toes — One I 16. 
• I h. With arms ! 16. ' 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

5. Stamping and trunk bending alternated with the clicking, 
right foot — One I Two or four times. 

Cues. — Stamp — heels — stamp — heels ; click, click, click- 
click ; bend — up — bend — up ; click, click, click, click. 
Position I 

6. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Punning. 

9. Breathino' — Be^in! Four times. 



3. SWINGING BELL FORWARD TO 
SHOULDER 

1, swing the bell forward the 
full length of the arm, and when 
it is at shoulder level bend the 
elbow and bring the hand to the 
top of the shoulder, the elbow re- 
maining pointed forward at the 
shoulder level; 2, swing the arm 
forward and downward to posi- 
tion at the side. Keep the head 
and trunk erect. This is an ex- 
cellent exercise for the arm and 
shoulder. 



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4 a. EISING ON TOES 

1, rise on the toes ; 2, heels down, quietly, and without 
jarring. 

4&. WITH ARMS 

While rising on the toes raise the arms straight out at the 
sides to shoulder level, palms down, bells horizontal ; arms 
down to position while heels sink. 



5. STAMPING AND TRUNK BENDING ALTERNATED WITH THE 

CLICKING 

1, stamp the right foot ; 2, heels together ; 3, stamp the left 
foot ; 4, heels together ; 5, 6, 7, 8^ click the bells, a^lternating 
the ends beginning with the thumb ends ; 9, bend the trunk to 
the right side ; 10, resume the erect position ; 11, bend to the 
left side ; 12, erect position ; 13, 14, 15, 16, clicking. This 
succession of movements should be directed throughout by the 
cues as given in the lesson, at least when the exercise is new. 
Otherwise it may be unnecessarily difficult for the children. 



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LESSOR XV 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Position ! 

f a. Swinging bell forward to shoulder, right — One ! 8 — - 
3 i 

j 1). Stamping I 8 — 8. 

Ic. Combine I 8—8. 

fa. Eising on toes — One! 16. 

\h. With arms! 16. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

5. Stamping and trunk bending alternated with clicking, right 
foot — One ! Four times. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — ]\larch ! (Return bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Punning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



3 h, STAMPING 

This is the same as given in previous exercises. Stamp 
the foot on the first count and place the heels together on the 
second count. 



3 e. COMBINATION OF STAMPING AND SWINGING BELLS FORWARD 

TO SHOULDERS 

1, stamp the foot and swing both bells forward to the top of 
the shoulders ; 2, heels together and arms forward and down- 
ward to place. 



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3. 



LESSON XYI 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Position ! 

a. Swinging bell forward to shoulder, right — One ! 
8—8—8. 
^ h. Stamping! 8—8. 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 
4. Swinging bell sideways to shoulder, right — One! 8 — 8 — 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
5c Stamping and trunk bending alternated with clicking, right 
foot — One ! Twice. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 9. Breathing — Begin! Pour times. 




4. SWINGING BELL SIDEWAYS TO 
SHOULDER 

1, swing the bell up sideways 
the full length of the arm, turn- 
ing the palm up as it moves ; 
when at shoulder level bend the 
elbow and bring the hand to the 
top of the shoulder, the elbow 
extended horizontally at the side ; 
2, swing the bell out again to the 
side, the full length of the arm, 
and down to position, turning the 
palm in as it moves. 

If taken with vigor, this is an 
effective exercise for the side of 
the chest, for the top and back of 
the shoulder, and for the arm 
itself. 



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LESSOX XYII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Position ! 

a. Swinging bell sideways to shoulder, right — One! 
8—8—8. 

3. \ h. On toes ! 8. 
XoTE. — Kising on toes. 

c. Combine I 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

4. Stamping and trnnk bending alternated ^vith clicking, right 
foot — One ! Four times. 

f a. Trunk twisting with point step, right — One I 8 — 8. 

5. \ h. With clicking ! 8—8. 

[ jSTote. — As in Lesson YII. 

Position I 

6. Forward — March ! (Return bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Punning. 

9. ' Breathinp: — Begin I Four times. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF RISING ON TOES AND SWINGING BELLS 
SIDEWAYS TO SHOULDERS 

1, rise on the toes and swing the bells sideways to the top 
of the shoulders ; 2, heels and arms down. Keep the head 
erect. 

This is a comparatively difficult balance movement, requiring 
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LESSON XVIII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Position ! 

a. Swinging bell to shoulder, forward and sideways alter- 
nately, right — One I 8 — 8. 
h. Foot! — forward — place — side — place. 8 — 8. 

Note. — Point step forward and sideways alternately. 
c. Combine ! 8—8. 
a. Rising on toes — One ! 16. 
h. Witli arms ! 16. 

Note. — As in previous lesson, 
j a. Trunk twisting with point step, right — One ! 8 — 8. 
\h. With clicking ! 8—8. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Return bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathins^ — Besrin ! Four times. 



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3«. SWINGING BELL TO SHOULDER. FORWARD AND SIDEWAYS 
ALTERNATELY 

1, swing the bell forward to the top of the shoulder ; 2^ swing- 
it forward and downward to position at the side ; 3^ swing it 
sideways to the top of the shoulder ; 4, swing sideways and 
downward to position at the side. 



3 6. POINT STEP FORWARD AND SIDEWAYS ALTERNATELY 

1, point step forward ; 2, lieels together ; 3. point step to the 
side ; 4, heels together. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND SWINGING BELLS TO 

SHOULDERS 

1, point step forward and swing both bells forward to the 
top of the shoulders ; 2, heels together and bells down through 
the forward position ; 3, point step sideways and swing bells 
sideways to the top of the shoulders ; 4, heels together and 
arms down through the side position. 

In these exercises the stretching of the arms should be 
vigorous, and the balance firm on the stationary foot. Keep 
the head erect. 



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First Series 

Dumb-bells, \ pound 

PEOGEA:\i:\rE foe special exeecises 

Bells on hips — Place I 
r a. Clicking — One ! 8. Lesson I. 

1. \b. Foot :— forward— place. 8—8. . 1. 
[ c. Combine I 8 — 8. 1. 
Position ! 

fa. Falsing bells sideways, right — One I 8 — 8 — 8. 

J • Lesson V. 

Foot!— side— place. 8—8. TIL 
Ic. Combine! 8—8. VIE 
Bells on hips — Place ! 

3. Eising on toes four counts and clicking bells four counts — 
One ! Four times. Lesson IE 
( a. Trunk twisting witli point step, riglit — (Jne ! 8 — S. 

4. I Lesson VIE 
[ /). With clicking ! 8—8. TIE 

Position ! 

f a. Swinging bell to cliest. forward and return, right — 
One I 8—8—8. Lesson YIII. 

h. Foot ! — forward — up — down — place. 8 — 8. 

Lesson IX. 

c. Combine! 8—8. " X. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
6. Stamping and trunk bending alternated with the clicking, 
right foot — One ! Four times. Lesson XIV. 

Position ! 

' a. Swinging bells sideways to shoulder, right — One ! 

8—8—8. Lesson XVI. 

! b. On toes ! 8. XVI. 
c. Combine! 8. XVII. 



I 

Second Series 

Second year. Boys and Girls 
Wands, 3 feet 

LESSOX I 

ISToTE. — For details of preliminaries, stretching, tactics, 
floor formation, etc., see Explanatory iSTotes. 
Class — Stand ! 

1. Stretching. 

2. Left— Face! 
Right— Face ! 

Forward — March ! (Take 

wands and hold at carry " 

while marching to position 

on floor.) 
Wand in position for work — 
One ! Two ! 

3. Raising wand to chest — One ! 
16. 

Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

4. Forward — March ! (Eeturn 

wands to place.) 
Class— Halt ! 

5. Stretching. 

6. Forward — March! (to seats). 

WAND AT CAREY 

Hold the wand vertically in 
the right hand so that it rests against the right shoulder, the 
lower end held by the right forefinger. 

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To return the wanil 
to tlie carry jM^isition. 
command. Wand at 
carrv — (^ne I Two ! 
Eaise tlie left arm on 
On^^ as for position for 
work, and drop that arm 
to position at the side 
on Tvxj ! 



WAND IN POSITION TOE 
WORK 

In response to the first 
c taint of the execntive 
command raise the left 
arm. with elbow bent at 
right angles across the 
foTfhfad. palm ont. and 
grasp the npper end of 
the wand with the left 
hand. In response to the 
second count bring the 
wand down to a hori- 
zontal position at arm's 
length in front. 





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4. KAISING WAND 
CHEST 



TO 



1, bend the elboAvs 
and lift tlie fore- 
arms upward until the 
wand rests horizon- 
tally across the chest ; 
2, lower the wand 
again to position. 

Draw the upper 
arm, including the 
shoulder, well back- 
ward, and close to the 
sides, that the shoul- 
der blades may be 
flattened by the move- 
ment and the chest 
expanded. Keep the 
head erect. 




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LESSOX II 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

XoTE. — Tlie taking of the wands and the com- 
mand " Position for T\^ork — One I Two ! *' will be 
omitted from succeeding lessons, those preliminaries 
being understood, 
f a. Eaising wand to chest — One I 16. 
^ i h. Foot :— forward— place. Eight 8, left 8. 
XoTE. — Point Step forward. 
^ c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

4. AY and at carry — One I Two I 

5. Forward — March I (Eeturn wands to place.) 

6. Stretching. 

Arms folded behind — Place ! 

7. Breathing" — Begin ! 

Position ! 



3 h. POINT STEP FORWARD. 

1, extend the right foot forward and touch the toe on a line 
directly forward of the position from which it started ; 2, heels 
together. Keep the shoulders (upper part of body) perfectly 
still and the knees stiff. Do not drag or scuff the foot over 
the floor. The weight should remain entirely on the stationary 
foot. 

If correctly taken, this exercise cultivates an erect carriage. 



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3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP FORWARD AND RAISING WAND 

TO CHEST 

1, point step forward 
and wand raised to chest 
simultaneously ; 2, wand 
down and heels together. 

Do not interrupt the 
rhythm in passing from 
one of these exercises to 
the next. For the method 
of commanding for this 
series' work, see Eefer- 
ence Xote 14. 




7. BREATHING 

Inhale a deep breath 
through the nostrils 
and exhale through the 
mouth. Eepeat three 
times. The folding of 
the arms behind throws 
the chest forward and upward, and holds the shoulders from 
an exaggerated lifting or shrugging during the inhalation. 



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LESSON^ III 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marcliing. 

f a. Eaising wand to chest — One ! 16. 

3. ] h. Foot !— forward— place. 8—8. 
I c. Combine! 8 — 8. 

( a. Trunk bending sideways, Right — One I 8 — 8. 
' \h. With wand! 8—8. 

5. ATand at carry — One ! Two ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Eetnrn wands to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

Note. — See Eeference ]^ote 7. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Three times. 



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4 a. TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS 

1, bend the trunk from the Avaist directly to the side ; 2, re- 
turn to the erect position. Keep both feet flat upon the floor 
and the knees stiff. The head shoukl remain in a straight 
line Avith the axis of the trunk. The bending should be to an 
obtuse angle and as far as can easily be done without strain. 
There should be no rotating of the trunk forward or backward 
of the lateral line. During the bending the wand should be 
held at arm's length down in front. 



4 h. TRUNK BENDING SIDE- 
WAYS WITH WAND TO 
CHEST 

1, raise the wand to the 
chest as in previous exer- 
cises; 2j holding the wand 
in this position bend the 
trunk to the side ; 3, resume 
the erect position, the wand 
still held at the chest ; 4, 
wand down. 



9. BREATHING 

"While inhaling, raise the 
arms sideways to shoulder 
level ; while exhaling lower 
them to position. 




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LESSOX IV 

1. Stretcliing. • 

2. Facings. 
Mareliiiig. 

a. Aiming", rig^ht— One I 8 — 8. 
g h. Foot ! — side — place. 8 — 8. 

XoTE. — Point step sideways, 
c. Combine I 8 — 8. 
f a. Trunk bending sideways, right — One I 8 — 8. 
' I 6. AVith wand : 8—8. 

5. Wand at carry — One I Two I 

6. ForAvard — ^March I (Eeturn Avands to place.) 

7. Stretcliing. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathing — Begin I Four Times. 



Za. AIMING 

1. swing the Avand up to shoulder IcA'el at the right side, the 
right arm extended at full length to the right, the gras^) of the 
right hand loosened so as to alloAA' the AA'and to slip through it 
and rest lightly in the crotch of the thumb ; the Avand should 
be horizontal, and the left elboAA- lifted so that it is level AAuth 
the wand ; 2. SAAung the AA'and doAA'n again to position, the right 
liand resummg its grasp. 

This exercise affects the shoulder and chest muscles and 
those of the arm. 



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3 6. POINT STEP SIDEWAYS 

1, touch the side of the toe directly to the side, stretching 
the instep as straight as possible ; 2, heels together. As in 
the point step forward, the weight should be held steadily 
on the stationary foot. Keep the shoulders scjuarely to the 
front and the knees stiff. Like the point step forward, this 
exercise cultivates steady poise and erect carriage. 




3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND AIMING SIDEWAYS 

1, aim to the right and take the point step to the right 
simultaneously ; 2, heels together and wand down to position. 



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LESSOR Y 

1. Stretcliing. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

( a. Aiming, right — One ! 8 — 8. 

3. \ b. Foot I — side — phace. 8 — 8. 
[ e. Combine ! 8—8. 

r a. Rising on toes — One I 8. 
• I b. With wand I 8. 

f a. Trunk bending sideways, right — One I 8 — 8. 
^' I b. With wand I 8—8. 

6. Wand at carry — One I Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Eetnrn wands to place.) 

8. Stretcliing. 

9. I\ mining. 

10. Breathing — Begin I Four times. 



4«. RISING ON TOES 

1, rise on the toes as high as possible ; 2, heels down, quietly 
and without jarriiig. Keep the weight forward {Le. avoid any 
swaying backward) when the heels are lowered. This should 
be the usual standing position, and no swaying forward should 
be necessary before rising on the toes. 



4?>. RISING ON TOES WITH WAND TO CHEST 

1, rise on the toes and raise the Avand to the chest ; 2, heels 
and wand down. 



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LESSOX VI 



1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Swinging wand forward — One I 8. 



XoTE. — Point step forward, 
c. Combine I 8 — 8. 
r a. Eising on toes — One I 8. 
I h. With ^vand ! 8. 

r a. Trunk bending sideways^ right — One ! 8 — 8. 



6. Wand at carry — One ! Two I 

7. Forward — Marcli : (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Kimning. 

10. Breathing — Begin I Four times. 



3. 



h. Foot I — forward — pUice. 8 — 8. 





3 a. SWINGING WAND FORWARD 

1, swing the wand forward and upward to shoulder level at 
arm's length; 2, return the wand to position. Keep the head 
and waist firmly erect, and correct any tendency to throw the 
hips forward or the shoulders backward. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP FORWARD AND SWINGING 
WAND FORWARD 

1, point step and wand forward ; 2, heels together and wand 
down. 

8. BREATHING 



In this and succeeding lessons the exhaling should be through 
the nostrils, the lips being closed. 



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LESSOX YII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

f a. Swinging wand forward — One I 8. 

3. \ h. Foot ! — forward — place. 8 — 8. 
Ic. Combine! 8—8. 
r a. Eising on toes — One ! 8. 

h. With wand I 8. 

a. Raising wand vertically forward, right arm up — 

One! 8-8—8. 
h. Trunk !— twist— front. 8—8. 

^OTE. — Trunk twisting, 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! . 

7. Forward — March ! (Return wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Eunning. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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5 a, RAISING WAND VERTICALLY FORWARD 

1^ raise the ^vaiid to a vertical position at arm's length in 
front ; 2, return to position. Eight arm uppermost eight counts ; 
left eight ; alternate eight. 



1, twist or rotate the trunk to the side: 2. return to the for- 
ward position. The movement shoukl be from the ankles, the 
feet remaining firmly in place and flat upon the floor. The 
head should turn with the trunk, but no farther. There should 
be no bending of the trunk sideways. 



bb. TRUNK TWISTING 




1, twist to the right and raise 
the wand vertically forward, the 
right arm up and the left doAvn ; 
2, return to the front, wand down 
to position. In tAvisting to the 
left, the left arm should be up. 



5 c. COMBINATION OF TRUNK TWIST- 



ING AND RAISING V/AND VERTI- 



CALLY FORWARD 



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LESSOX YIII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Alternate swinging wand forward and aiming — One ! 

8—8. 

3. \ b. Foot I — forward — place — side — place. 8 — 8. 

XoTE. — Alternate point step forward and sideways, 
c. Combine I 8—8. 
r a. Eising on toes — One 116. 
^- I b. With wand ! 16. 

' a. A^^and vertically forward, right arm up — One ! 
5 8—8—8. 

b. Trunk :— twist— front. 8—8. 
. c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

6. Wand at carry — One I Two ! 

7. Forward — Marcli I (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Eunning. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



3«. ALTERNATE SWINGING WAND FORWARD AND AIMING 

1, swing the wand forward at arm's length to shoulder level ; 
2, down to position ; 3, aim to the right side ; 4, down to position. 



3&. ALTERNATE POINT STEP FORWARD AND SIDEWAYS 

1, point step forward; 2, heels together; 3^ point step side- 
ways ; 4, heels together. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP FORWARD AND SIDEWAYS AND 
SWINGING WAND FORWARD AND AIMING 

1, point step forward and wand forward ; 2, heels together 

and wand down ; 3^ point step to the side and aiming to the 

same side; 4^ heels together and wand down. 



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1. Stretchmg. ^^^SSON IX 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

1^ a. Alternate swinging wand forward and aiming — One ! 

3. \ h. Foot! — forward — place — side — place. 8 — 8. 
ic. Combine! 8—8. 

a. Wand to chest, forward and return — One ! 16. 
^ h. Foot! — forward — up — down — place. 8 — 8. 
I Note. — Stepping forward and rising on toes. 

^ c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

' a. Wand vertically forward, right arm up — One ! 8 — 
8—8. 

^' \h. Trunk!— twist— front. 8—8. 
.c. Combine! 8—8. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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4 a. WAND TO CHEST, FORWARD AND RETURN 

1, raise the ^vand to the chest ; 2, extend the wand forward 
^arm's length at shoukler level; 3^ wand again to the chest; 
4, down to position. 

4&. STEPPING FORWARD AND RISING ON TOES 

1, step forward, both feet flat npon the floor and the weight 
equal ; 2, rise on the toes ; 3, heels down ; 4, heels together. 



4 c. COMBINATION OF STEP- 
PING FORWARD AND 
RISING ON TOES WITH 
WAND TO CHEST. FOR- 
WARD AND RETURN 

1, step forward and 
raise the wand to the 




chest; 2, rise on the toes and 
extend the wand forward ; 3, 
heels down and wand again to 
the chest; 4, heels together 
and wand down. 



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LESSOX X 

Stretching. 
Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Wand to chest, vertical and return — One ! 8 — 8. 
h. Foot 1 — side — face — front— place. 8 — 8. 

3. \ XoTE. — Point step sideways, face to the side and 
return. 

c. Combine: 8—8. 
a. Wand to chest, forward and return — One I 16. 

4. h. Foot I — forward — up — down — place. 8 — 8. 
I c. Combine I 8 — 8. 

j a. Trunk bending sideways, right — One I 8 — 8. 
^' \ b. With wand I 8—8. 

XoTE. — As in Lesson III et seq. 

6. Wand at carry — One I Two ! 

7. Forward — Marcli ! (Return wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Eunning. 

10. Breathino' — Be^iin ! Four times. 



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3 a. WAND TO CHEST. VERTICAL AND RETURN 

1, raise the wand to the chest ; 2, extend vertically forward ; 
3; return to the chest ; 4, down to position. 



3 6. POINT STEP SIDEWAYS, FACE TO THE SIDE AND RETURN 

1, point step sideways; 2, face to the side, the feet bein^T 
then in the position of point step forward; 3, return to the 
front, the feet then being in the position of point step sideways : 
4, heels together. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND FACING SIDEWAYS AND 
WAND TO CHEST AND VERTICALLY FORWARD 

1, point step to the side and wand raised to the chest ; 2, face 
to the side and extend the wand vertically forward; 3, face to 
the front and return the wand to the chest ; 4, heels together 
and wand down. In facing to the right, the right arm will be 
uppermost in extending the wand, and vice versa. 



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LESSON XI 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

j- a. Wand to chest, vertical and return — One ! 8 — 8. 

3. ^ h. Foot! — side — face — front — place. 8 — 8. 
I c. Combine I 8—8. 

a. Aiming right and left alternately — One ! 8 — 8. 
h. Foot I — step — up, down; — step — up, down. Forward 
8, backward 8. 

Note. — Stepping and rising on toes, 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 
r a. Trunk bending sideways, right — One ! 8 — 8. 
I h. With wand ! 8—8. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — March! (Return wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



4. 



o. \ 



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4 a. AIMING RIGHT AND LEFT ALTERNATELY 

1, aim to the right ; 2, swing the wand down in front of and 
across the body to the left ; 3, aim to the left ; 4, swing the 
wand down and across to the right; 5, aim to the right; 
6, 1, continue to alternate the direction of the aiming, swing- 
ing the wand down in the transition ; 8 wand down to position 
in front. 



4 6. STEPPING AND RISING ON TOES 

1, step forward with the right foot as for walking ; 2, bring 
up the left heel beside the right, at the same time quickly 
rising on the toes and lowering the heels to position ; 3, step 
forward with the left foot ; 4, bring up the right foot, rise on 
the toes and lower the heels to position ; 5, step backward 
with the right foot ; 6, draw the left foot back beside the 
right, rise on the toes and lower the heels to position ; 7, 8, the 
same with the left foot leading. Eepeat. 



4 c. COMBINATION OF STEPPING AND RISING ON TOES AND AIMING 

1, step forward with the right foot, rise on the toes, and aim 
to the right ; 2, swing the wand down across the body as the 
heels are lowered; 3, 4, repeat with the other foot leading 
and the wand swung across to the aiming position on that 
side. The combination of these two exercises will fall into a 
natural, swinging rhythm, the aiming and the rising on toes 
coming together and the downward motion of the wand and 
heels coinciding. Waltz time will facilitate the mastery of 
this rhythm. 



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LESSOy XII 

1. Stretching. 





Facings. 






Marching. 






f a. 


AVand to chest, vertical and return- 


—One 


o 
O. 


\b. 


Foot ! — side — face — front — place. 


8—8. 




['-■ 


Combine ! 8 — 8. 






{ «• 


Aiming right and left alternately- 


-One : 


4. 


1 ^• 


Foot ! — step — up. doAvn. 8 — 8. 








Combine I 8 — 8. 






fa. 


Wand over head — One I 16. 








Trunk \ — twist— front. 8 — 8. 




5. 


1 


XoTE. — Trunk twisting. 






1 


Combine \ 8—8. 





6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. ForAvard — March I (^Ketiirn AA'ands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Eunning. 

10. Breathing — Begin I Four times. 



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5 a. WAND OVER HEAD 

1, raise the wand in a horizontal position directly over the 
head, the elbo^vs straight and the head erect ; 2, wand doAvn 
to position. 



5 c. COMBINATION OF TRUNK TWISTING AND WAND OVER HEAD 

1, twist the trunk to the side and raise the wand over the 
head ; 2, return to the front, the wand down to position. 



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LESSOX XIII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Alternate wand to chest and aiming, right — One ! 8 — 8. 
h. On toes I — up — down — side — place. 

3. \ XoTE. — Alternate rising on toes and point step 
sideways. 

c. Combine I 8—8. 
f a. Aiming right and left alternately — One I 8 — 8. 

4. j h. Foot ! — step — up, down. 8 — 8. 
I c. Combine I 8—8. 

{ a. Wand over head — One I 16. 

5. ] h. Trnnk !— twist— front. 8—8. 
Ic. Combine: 8—8. 

6. Wand at carry — One I Two I 

7. Forward — ]\Iarch ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Eunning. 

Arms folded behind — Place ! 
10. Breathins: — Bemi I Four times. 



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3 a. ALTERNATE WAND TO CHEST AND AIMING 

1, raise the waiid to the chest ; 2, wancl clown to position ; 
3, aim to the right side ; 4^ wand down to position. 



3 h. ALTERNATE RISING ON TOES AND POINT STEP SIDEWAYS 

1, rise on the toes ; 2, heels down ; 3, point step sideways ; 
4, heels together. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF RISING ON TOES AND POINT STEP SIDEWAYS 
WITH WAND TO CHEST AND AIMING 

1, rise on the toes and raise the wand to the chest ; 2, heels 
and wand down; 3. aim to the right side and take the point 
step to the left ; 4. heels together and wand down. In aiming 
to the left take the point step to the right. 



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LESSON XIV 



1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

f a. Alternate wand to chest and aiming — One ! 8 — 8. 

3. -j h. On toes ! — up — down — side — place. 8 — 8. 
U. Combine! 8—8. 

^ a. Alternate point step and stepping and rising on toes, 

4. \ right — One ! Forward 16^ backward 16. 
[h. With aiming! 16—16. 

r a. Wand over head — One ! 16. 



5. \ h. Trunk !— twist— front. 8—8. 
I c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Return wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



4 a. ALTERNATE POINT STEP AND STEPPING AND RISING ON TOES 

1, point step forward with the right foot ; 2, heels together ; 
3, point step forward with the left foot ; 4, heels together ; 
5, 6, " step, up, down/' with the right foot leading ; 7, 8, " step, 
up, down," with the left foot leading. Repeat through 16 
counts ; on the second 16 step backward instead of forward. 



4 6. COMBINATION OF ALTERNATE POINT STEP AND STEPPING 
AND RISING ON TOES WITH AIMING 

During the stepping and rising on toes aim to the sides as 
in previous lessons. The wand remains down in front during 
the point steps. 



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LESSOR XV 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

[' a. Alternate Trancl to chest and aiming — One ! 8 — 8. 

3. ] h. On toes ! — up — down — side — place. 8 — 8. 
Ic. Combine! 8—8. 

r a. Alternate point step and stepping and rising on toes, 

4. \ right— One! 16—16. 

i h. AYith aiming ! 16 — 16. 

a. Wand to chest and over head alternately — One ! 16. 

b. Trunk ! — bend — up — twist — front. 8 — 8. 
Note. — Alternate trunk bending sideways and 

twisting. 

c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Eunning. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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5 a. WAND TO CHEST AND OVER HEAD ALTERNATELY 

Ij wand to the chest; 2, wand down to position; 3, wand 
over head ; 4, wand doAvn to position. 



5 h. ALTERNATE TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS AND TWISTING 

1, bend tlie trunk to the side; 2, resume tlie erect position; 
3, twist the trunk to tlie same side ; 4, face to the front. 



5 c. COMBINATION OF TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS AND TWISTING 
WITH WAND TO CHEST AND OVERHEAD 

1, raise the wand to the chest and bend the trunk to the 
side simultaneously ; 2. resume the erect position, wand doAvn 
in front ; 3^ raise the wand over the head and twist the trunk 
to the side ; 4, face to the fronts wand down to position. 



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LESSOX XVI 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Aiming sideways, wand forward and return, right ! 

—One : 8—8. 
h. Foot I — side— forward — side — place. 8 — 8. 

XoTE. — Point step sideways, forward, and return. 
Combine I 8 — 8. 

Alternate point step and stepping and rising on toes, 
right— One ! 16—16. 
With aiming ! 16 — 16. 

Wand to chest and over head alternately — One ! 16. 
T r unk — bend — n p — t wist — front . 1 6 — 1 6 . 
Combine ! 16 — 16. 

6. Wand at carry — One I Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. E-nnning. 

10. Breathino; — Beprin ! Four times. 





c. 




(CL 


4. 


1 

i 




I h. 




( a. 


5. 


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3 a. AIMING SIDEWAYS. WAND POKWAELD AND EETTJEN 

1. aim to tlie side : 2. s^ing the wand from this to the for- 
ward position as in Lesson VI ; 3. aim again to the same side : 
4, wand down to position. 



Zh. POINT STEP SIDEWAYS. FOE WARD AND EETUEN 

1. point step to the side : 3. point step forward ; 3, point 
step again to the side : 4. heels together. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND WAND. SIDEWAYS, 
FOEWAED AND EETITEN 

1, point step and aiming to the side ; 2, point step forward, 
and wand forward : 3, point step and aiming again to the side ; 
4, heels together and wand down to position. 



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LESSOX XVII 

1. StretcMng. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

f a. Aiming sideways, wand forward and return, right 
! —One! 8—8.' 

I h. Foot! — side — forward — side — place. 8 — 8. 
i c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 
a. Wand forward twice and to chest twice — One! 16. 
h. Foot ! forward — place — change — place ; twist — front 
4. \ — change — front. 16. 

XoTE. — Point step and trunk twisting, 
c. Combine ! 16 or 32. 
Ta. Wand to chest and over head alternately — One! 8. 
o. \ h. Trunk ! — bend — up — twist — front. 8 — 8. 
[c. Combine! 8—8. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Return wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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^a. WAND FOEWAED TWICE AND TO CHEST TWICE 

1, raise the Avand forward; 2, down to position ; 3^ 4, repeat; 
5, wand to chest ; 6, down to position ; 7, 8, repeat. 



4&. POINT STEP AND TRUNK TWISTING 

1, point step forward with the right foot ; 2, heels together ; 
3, point step forward with the left foot ; 4, heels together ; 
5j twist the trunk to the right and extend the right foot in a 
point step in front of the body as it then faces ; 6, return to the 
fronts heels together; 7, 8, repeat the twisting to the opposite 
side. 



4 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND TRUNK TWISTING WITH 
WAND FORWARD AND TO CHEST 

1, point step forward with the right foot and raise the wand 
forward; 2, heels together and wand down; 3. raise the wand 
forward again and take the point step forward with the left 
foot ; 4, wand down and heels together ; 5, twist to the right, 
the right foot extended in a point step and the wand at the 
chest; 6, return to the front, heels together and wand down*; 
7, 8; repeat to the opposite side. 



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3. 



4. 



LESSON XYIII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Wand forward tAvice and to chest twice — One ! 16. 
h. Foot I — forwaixl — place — change — place; twist — front 
— change — front. 16. 
. c. Combine ! 16 or 32. 
a. Wand over head — One ! 8. 
h. On toes ! 8. 

Note. — Eising on toes, 
c. Combine I 8. 

a. Wand to chest and over head alternately — One ! 8. 

5. \ b. Trunk I — bend — up — twist — front. 8 — 8. 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

6. Wand at carry — One I Two ! 

7. Forward — March I (Return wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin! Four times. 



4 c. COMBINATION OF RISING ON TOES AND WAND OVER HEAD 

1, rise on the toes ami I'aise the wand over the head; 2, 
heels and wand down. Keep the head erect. 



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Wands, 3 feet 

PEOGEAMME FOE SPECIAL EXEECISES 

r a. Aiming, right — One ! 8 — 8. Lesson IV. 

1. I h. Foot !— side— place. 8—8. 
Ic. Combine! 8—8. 

a. Wand vertically forward, right arm up — One ! 
8—8—8. Lesson VII. 

b. Trunk !— twist— front. 8—8. 

c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

' a. Wand to chest, forward and return— One ! 16. 

Lesson IX. 

h. Foot ! — forward — up — down — place. 8 — 8. 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

a. Wand to chest and overhead, alternately — One ! 16. 

Lesson XV. 

h. Trunk ! — bend — up — twist — front. 16 or 32. 

c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

r a. Wand over head — One ! 8. Lesson XVIIL 

5. \ b. On toes ! 8. 

I c. Combine ! 8. 

' a. Aiming right and left, alternately — One ! 8 — 8. 
g Lesson XL 

] b. Foot ! — step — up, down ; step — up, down. 8 — 8. 

[c. Combine! 8—8. 



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Third Series 



Third year, boys and girls 
Dumb-bells, ^ pound 

LESSON I 

Note. — For details of preliminaries, stretching, tactics, 
floor formations, etc., see Explanatory jSTotes. 
Class — Stand ! 

1. Stretching. 

2. Left— Face! 
Right— Face ! 

Forward — March ! (Take bells and march to position on 
floor.) 

a. Raising bell forward, right — One ! Eight 8, left b 
both 8. 

3. \ b. Foot! — forward — place. 8 — 8. 
Note. — Point step forward. 

c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

4. Forward — March ! (Eetnrn bells to place.) 
Class— Halt ! 

6. Stretching. 

6. Forward — March! (To seats.) 



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3 a. RAISING BELLS FORWARD 

1, raise the bell at full arm's length forward and upward to 
shoulder level, the bell vertical ; 2, lower again to the side. 
Keep the head erect, and avoid any forward motion of the 
hips or backward inclination of the shoulders. 



3 6. POINT STEP FORWARD 

1, extend the foot forward, and touch the toe on a line 
directly forward of the position from which it started ; 2, heels 
together. Keep the body firmly poised, with the shoulders 
(upper part of the body) perfectly slill, and the knees stiff. 
Do not drag or scuff the foot over the floor. The weight 
should remain entirely on the stationary foot. 




3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP 
FORWARD AND RAISING BELLS 
FORWARD 

1, point step forward with the 
right foot and both bells raised 
forward ; 2, heels together and 
bells down. 



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3. 



4. 



LESSOR II 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Raising bell sideways, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 
h. Foot! — side — place. 8 — 8. 

N^oTE. — Point step sideways, 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

a. Clicking bells vertically forward — One ! 8. 

b. Trunk ! — twist — front — left — front. 8. 
Note. — Trunk twisting, right and left alternately. 

c. Alternate !— twist — place — click — place. 16. 

d. Combine ! 8. 

5. Forward — March ! (Return bells to place.) 

6. Stretching. 

Arms folded behind — Place ! 

7. Breathing — Begin! 

Position ! 



3 a. RAISING BELL SIDEWAYS 

1, raise the bell at full arm's length sideways to shoulder 
level, bell horizontal; 2, lower again to the side. Keep the 
waist and head erect, and make the movement a strong pull 
throughout that it may lift and expand the chest. 



Zb. POINT STEP SIDEWAYS 

1, touch the side of the toe directly to the side, stretching 
the instep as straight as possible ; 2, heels together. As in the 
point step forward, the weight should be held steadily on the 
stationary foot that a firmly poised carriage may be cultivated 
by the exercise. Keep the shoulders squarely to the front and 
the knees stiff. 



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3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND RAISING BELLS SIDEWAYS 

1, point step to the side and both bells raised sideways; 
2, heels together and bells down to position. 



4 a. CLICKING BELLS VERTICALLY FORWARD 

1, swing the bells up to shoulder level at arm's length in 
front and click the four lobes together^ the bells held verti- 
cally ; 2, lower the bells again to the sides. 

Avoid bending backward from the waist as the arms are 
stretched forward, and be sure that the chest is thrown well 
forward as the arms return to position at the sides. 



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4 h. TRUNK TWISTING, RIGHT AND LEFT ALTERNATELY 

1, twist or rotate the trunk to the right side ; 2, return to the 
forward position ; 3, 4, twist to the left side and return. The 
movement should be from the ankles, the feet remaining firmly 
in place and flat upon the floor. The head should turn with 
the trunk, but no farther. There should be no bending side- 
ways at the waist. 



4 c. ALTERNATE TRUNK TWISTING AND CLICKING BELLS 



1, twist the trunk to the right ; 2, return to the front ; 3, click 
the bells forward ; 4, bells down to the sides ; 5, twist the trunk 
to the left ; 6, face to the front ; 7, click the bells : 8, position. 



4d. COMBINATION OF TRUNK TWISTING 
AND CLICKING BELLS 

1, twist to the right and click the bells 
in front of the body as it then faces ; 2, re- 
turn to the front, bells down to the sides ; 
3, twist to the left and click the bells in 
front; 4, position. 



7. BREATHING 

Inhale a deep breath through the nostrils 
and exhale through the mouth. Eepeat 
three times. The breath should be much 
deeper than the normal. 

The folding of the arms behind keeps the shoulders from an 
exaggerated shrugging or lifting during the inhalation. 




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LESSOX III 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
jMarcliing. 

a. Swinging bell forward to shoulder, right — One 

8—8—8. 

3. \ h. Foot ! — forward — place. 8 — 8. 
XoTE. — Point step forward. 

c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

a. Raising bell sideways, right — One! 8 — 8 — 8. 
h. On toes I — up — down. 8. 

4. \ XoTE. — Rising on toes. 

c. Alternate I — up — down — arms — down. 8. 

d. Combine ! 8. 
{ a. Clicking bells vertically forward — One ! 8. 



6. 



! b. Trunk I_twist— front— left— front. 8. 



j c. Alternate I — tAvist — place — click — place. 16. 
[ d. Combine ! 8. 

6. Forward — March ! (Return bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

XoTE. — See Reference Xote 7. 

9. Breathing — Begin I Four times» 



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3 n. SWINGING BELL FOE WARD 
TO SHOULDER 

1, swing the bell forward and 
iijjward the full length of the 
arm as in the raising forward, 
and when at shoulder level bend 
the elbow and bring the hand 
to the top of the shoulder, the 
elbow reniainiiig pointed for- 
ward at shoulder level ; 2, swing 
the arm forward and downward 
to position at the side. Keep 
the head and torso erect. Be 
sure that the arm is stretched to 
its full length in passing through 
the forward position. Avoid 
tipping the trunk backward by 
keeping the hips well back. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP FORWARD AND SWINGING 
BELLS FORWARD TO SHOULDERS 

1, point step forward with the right foot and swing both 
bells forward to the top of the shoulders ; 2, heels together 
and bells forward and downward to position. 



9. BREATHING 

While inhaling raise the arms sideways to shoulder level ; 
while exhaling lower them to position. 



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4&. RISING ON TOES 

1, rise on the toes as high, as possible ; 2, heels down, quietly 
and without jarring. The return to position should not be 
made until the count for it is given, that the exercise may lose 
nothing of its power to cultivate good balance and erect car- 
riage. Be sure that the weight is not allowed to sway back 
over the heels when the latter are lowered. 



4 c. ALTERNATE RAISING BELLS SIDEWAYS AND RISING ON TOES 

1, rise on the toes ; 2, heels down ; 3, raise the bells side- 
ways ; 4, bells down. 




4 d. COMBINATION OF RISING ON TOES AND RAISING BELLS SIDEWAYS 

1, rise on the toes and raise the bells sideways to shoulder 
level ; 2, heels and bells down to position. 

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LESSON IV 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Swinging bell sideways to shoulder, right— One I 

8—8—8. 

3. \ h. Foot I — side — place. 8 — 8. 
Note. — Point step sideways. * 

c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 
f a. Raising bell sideways, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 
! h. On toes ! 8. 

I c. Alternate ! — up — down — arms — down. 8. 
t d. Combine ! 8. 

' a. Clicking bells vertically forward — One ! 8. 
h. Trunk ! — twist — front — left — front. 8. 

c. Alternate ! — twist — place — click — place. 16. 

d. Combine ! 8. 

6. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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3 a SWINGING BELL SIDEWAYS TO SHOULDER 




1. swing the bell upward at 
the side the full length of the 
arm. turning the palm upward 
as it moves : when at shoulder 
level, bend the elbow and brino^ 

o 

the hand to the top of the 
shoulder^ the elbow remaining 
extended horizontally at the 
side ; 2, swing the bell out again 
to the side the full length of 
the arm. and down to position^ 
turning the palm down and in 
as it moves. 

This is a very effective exer- 
cise for the side of the chest, for 
the top and back of the shoulder, 
and for the arm itself. Keep the 
head erect. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND SWINGING BELLS 
SIDEWAYS TO SHOULDEES 

1, point step to the side and swing both bells sidcAvays to the 
top of the shoulders ; 2^ heels together, and bells outward and 
downward to position. 



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3. 



4. 



LESSON V 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Swinging bell sideways to slionlder, right — One ! 

8—8—8. 
h. Foot ! — side — place. 8 — 8. 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 
[ a. Clicking bells over head — One ! 8. 
1 b. On toes ! 8. 

XoTE. — Eising on toes. 

c. Alternate ! 8. 

d. Combine 18. 
Bells on hips — Place ! 

a. Alternate point step forward and trunk bending side- 
ways, right — One I 8 — 8. 
h. With clicking! 8—8. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. E^unning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



4 a. CLICKING BHILLS OVER HEAD 

1, swing the bells upward at the sides with a full sweep of 
the arms and click the thumb ends over the head ; 2, swing the 
arms outward and downward again to position at the sides. 
Keep the head erect. 

This is an excellent exercise for the chest and shoulders, 
if the arms are stretched to their full extent throughout the 
movements. 



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4 c, ALTERNATE RISING ON TOES AND CLICKING BELLS OVER HEAD 

1, rise on the toes ; 2, heels down ; 3^ click the bells over the 
head ; 4^ bells down. 




^d. COMBINATION OF RISING ON 
TOES AND CLICKING BELLS OVER 
HEAD 

1^ rise on the toes and click the 
bells over the head ; 2, bells and 
heels down to position. 



6 a. ALTERNATE POINT STEP FORWARD AND TRUNK BENDING 

SIDEWAYS 

1, point step forward with the right foot ; 2, heels together ; 
3, point step forward with the left foot ; 4, heels together ; 
6, bend the trunk from the waist directly to the right side ; 
6, resume the erect position; 7, bend the trunk to the left 
side ; 8, resume the erect position. 

In bending the trunk keep both feet flat upon the floor and 
the knees stiff. The head should remain in a straight line with 



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the axis of the trunk. The bending should be to an obtuse 
angle, and as far as can easily be done without strain. There 
should be no rotating of the trunk forward or backward of the 
lateral line. The bending should be far enough to exert a 
strong pressure upon the internal organs, and thus affect the 
circulation and digestion. 




5 h. ALTERNATE POINT STEP FORWARD AND TRUNK BENDING 
SIDEWAYS WITH CLICKING 

Click the thumb ends of the bells at arm's length down in 
front while taking the point step; return the bells to the 
hips as the heels come together. The bells remain on the hips 
during the trunk bending. 



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LESSON VI 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
a. Extending bells sideways, clicking forward and re- 
turning, both — One I 16. 

3. \ b. Foot I — side — forward — side — place. 8 — S. 
Note. — Point step sideways, forward, and return. 

c. Combine I 8 — 8. 

Position ! 
f a. Clicking over head — One I 8. 
^ b. On toes 1 8. 
I c. Alternate ! 8. 
I d. Combine ! 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
(a. Alternate point step forward and trunk bending sidc- 

5. \ ways, right — One I 8 — 8. 
i b. With clicking ! 8—8. 

Position I 

6. Porward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathino^ — Begin ! Pour times. 



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3 a. EXTENDING BELLS SIDEWAYS. CLICKING FORWARD, AND 
RETURNING 

1, extend the bells sideways at full arm's lengthy palms doi,vn 
and bells horizontal; 2, keeping the elbows straight, swing the 
bells forward and click the thumb ends at shoulder level in 
front ; 3, return again to the side position : 4, bells on hips. 
Keep the head erect. 

This succession of movements is admirable for chest ex- 
pansion. 



3 h. POINT STEP SIDEWAYS. FORWARD, AND RETURN 

1, point step to the side ; 2, move the same foot to the point 
step forward ; 3, return the foot to the point step sideways ; 
4, heels together. 

This is an admirable balance exercise if the movement be 
made a full circular sweep from the hip joint and the shoulders 
are held squarely to the front — not allowed to swing to the 
side as the foot moves. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP SIDEWAYS. FORWARD. AND RE- 
TURNING WITH BELLS SIDEWAYS AND CLICKING FORWARD 

1, point step, and both arms sideways : 2, point step forward 
and click the bells in front ; 3, foot and bells again to the side ; 
4, heels together and bells on hips. 



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LESSON VII 

1. Stretching. 

2. racings. 
Marching. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
a. Extending bells sideways, clicking forward and return- 
ing, both— One ! 16. 
h. Foot ! — side — forward — side — place. 8 — 8. 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

a. Extending bells sideways, both — One ! 8. 
h. Knee ! — up — place. 8 — 8. 

Note. — Lifting knee, 
c. Alternate ! — knee — place — arms — place. 16. 
cl. Combine ! 8. 
r a. Alternate point step forward and trunk bending sidc- 

5. \ ways, right — One ! 8 — 8. 
[ 6. With clicking ! 8—8. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Eunning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



4. 



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4 b. LIFTING KNEE 

1, lift the knee upward and for- 
^ward until tlie thigh is at right 
angles with the trunk of the body, 
and the lower leg is at right angles 
with the thigh, the toe depressed 
and pointed downward; 2, heels 
together. Keep the trunk erect. 

This exercise affects chiefly the 
muscles of the thigh and abdomen. 
It is an admirable balance move- 
ment. 




4 c. ALTERNATE LIFTING KNEE AND EXTENDING BELLS SIDEWAYS 

1, lift the right knee; 2, heels together; 3, extend both bells 
sideways ; 4, bells on hips ; 5, lift the left knee ; 6, heels 
together ; 1, extend both arms ; 8, bells on hips. 



^d. COMBINATION OF LIFTING KNEE AND EXTENDING BELLS 

SIDEWAYS 

1, lift the knee and extend both bells to the side ; 2, heels 
together and bells on hips. Alternate the knees in this combi- 
nation. Keep the shoulders and head erect. 



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LESSON YIII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

^. Swinging bell forward to shoulder, extending forward 

and returning, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 
. Foot !— forward — up — down — place. 8 — 8. 

XoTE. — Stepping forward and rising on toes. 
. Combine! 8—8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
[' a. Extending bells sideways, both — One ! 8. 
^ I h. Knee ! — up — place. 8—8. 

I c. Alternate ! — knee — place — arms — place. 16. 
I cL Combine ! 8. 

Position ! 

a. Clicking bells forward and backward — One. 8. 

h. Trunk ! — twist — front. 8. 
^OTE. — Trunk twisting. 

c. Alternate ! — twist — front — click — click. 16. 

d. Combine ! 8—8. 

6. Forward — March! (Return bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Eour times. 



Za. SWINGING BELL FORWARD TO SHOULDER. EXTENDING 
FORWARD AND RETURNING 

1, swing the bell forward to the top of the shoulder ; 2^ ex- 
tend the bell at arm's length forward at shoulder level, bell 
vertical ; 3, return to the shoulder ; 4, swing forward and 
downward to position at the side. 



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3 b. STEPPING FORWARD AND RISING ON TOES 

1, step forward, both feet flat upon the floor and with the 
weight resting equally upon them ; 2, rise on the toes ; 3, heels 
down ; 4, heels together. 

Because of the elongated base this is a more dilhcult balance 
movement than the rising on toes with the heels together. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF STEPPING FORWARD AND RISING ON TOES 
WITH BELLS TO SHOULDERS AND FORWARD 



1, step forward and swing 
both bells forward to the 
top of the shouhlers ; 
on the toes and extend the 






i.ells forward; 3, heels down a.nd 
bells again on the shoulders; 4, 
heels together and bells forward 
and downward to position at the 
sides. 



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5 a. CLICKING BELLS FORWAKD AND BACKWARD 

1, click tlie thumb ends of tlie bells at arm's length clown in 
front ; 2, swing tlie bells around tlie hips and click the same 
ends at arm's length down behind; 3. 4, 5, 6; 7, continue to 
alternate the forward and backAvard clicking ; 8, arms to posi- 
tion at the sides. Keep the head erect and the chest well 
forward. 

If the points of posture noted be carefully observed, this is 
an excellent exercise for the chest and shoulder blades. 



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5 c. TRUNK TWISTING ALTERNATED WITH CLICKING BELLS 
FORWARD AND BACKWARD 

1, twist the trunk to the right; 2, return to the front; 
3, click the bells in front ; 4, click the bells behind ; 5^ twist 
the trunk to the left ; 6, return to the front ; 1, click the bells 
in front ; 8^ click the bells behind. 



5 d. COMBINATION OF TRTJNK TWISTING WITH CLICKING BELLS 
FORWARD AND BACKWARD 

Ij twist to the right and click the bells in front of the body 
as it then faces ; 2, face to the front and click the bells behind ; 
3, twist to the left and click the bells in front ; 4^ face to the 
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LESSOR IX 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Swinging bell forward to shoulder, extending forward 
^ and returning, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 

I h. Foot! — forward — up — down — place. 8 — 8. 
. c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 
a. Swinging bells sideways and clicking, both — One ! 8. 
h. On toes ! 8. 

4 \ 

Note. — Eising on toes, 
c. Combine ! 8. 

a. Clicking bells forward and backward — One ! 8. 
^ h. Trunk !— twist— front. 8. 
^' c. Alternate ! — twist — front — click — click. 16. 
^ d. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

6. Forw^ard — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Eunning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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4 a. SWINGING BELLS SIDEWAYS AND CLICKING 

1, raise the bells straight out at the sides at shoulder level, 
bells horizontal ; 2, swing the bells down in front and click 
the thumb ends ; 3, swing them up again to the side position ; 
4, 5, 6, 7, continue to alternate the two movements as above ; 
8, bells down to position at the sides. 



4 c. COMBINATION OF RISING ON TOES AND SWINGING BELLS 
SIDEWAYS AND CLICKING 



1, raise the bells to the sides and rise on toes ; 2, heels down 
and click the bells in front 



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6. 



LESSON X 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Swinging bell sideways to shoulder, extending sideways 
and returning, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 

3. { b. Foot ! — side — face — front— heels. 8 — 8. 
Note. — Point step and facing sideways. 

Combine ! 8—8. 

Swinging bells sideways and clicking, both — One ! 8. 
On toes ! 8. 
Combine ! 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 





c. 


f a. 


4. \ b. 




Ic. 




'a. 




b. 



Trunk ! — bend — up — left — up. 8. 

Note. — Trunk bending sideways, right and left 
alternately. 

c. Alternate ! — bend — up — arms— place. 16. 

d. Combine! 8. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Return bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Punning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



3 a. SWINGING BELL SIDEWAYS TO SHOULDER, EXTENDING 
SIDEWAYS AND RETURNING 

1, swing the bell sideways to the top of the shoulder ; 2, ex- 
tend the arm sideways, elbows straight, palm up, bell hori- 
zontal ; 3, return to the shoulder ; 4, swing sideways and 
downward to position at the side. 



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3&. POINT STEP AND FACING SIDEWAYS 

1, point step to the side ; 2, face to the side, the feet being 
then in the position of point step forward; 3, return to the 
front, the feet being then in the position of point step position 
sideways ; 4, heels together. 



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3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND FACING SIDEWAYS WITH 
SWINGING BELLS TO SHOULDERS AND SIDEWAYS 

1, point step to the side and swing both bells sideways to 
the top of the shoulders ; 2, face to the side and extend the 
bells sideways at shoulder level; 3, return to the front, bells 
on the shoulders ; 4, heels together and swing the bells out- 
ward to the sides and downward to position. 



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e c. ALTERNATE TRUNK BENDING 
SIDEWAYS AND SWINGING 
BELLS SIDEWAYS TO SHOUL- 
DERS 

1, bend the trunk to the right 
side ; 2, resume the erect posi- 
tion ; 3^ swing both bells side- 
ways to the shoulders ; 4^ ex- 
tend the bells sideways and 
return them to the hips ; 5, bend 
the trunk to the left ; 6, erect 
position; 7, swing the bells 
sideways to the top of the 
shoulders ; 8, return the bells 
to the hips. 



5 d. COMBINATION OF TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS AND SWINGING 
BELLS TO SHOULDERS 

1^ bend the trunk to the side and swing the bells to the top 
of the shoulders; 2^ resume the erect position, extend the bells 
sideAvays and return them to the hips. Alternate the bending 
from right to left. 



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LESSON XI 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

' a. Swinging bell sideways to shoulder, extending side- 
ways and returning right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 
h. Foot ! — side — face — front — heels. 8 — 8. 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 
r CL Swinging bells right and left alternately— One ! 8. 
^ h. On toes I— right— left. 8. 

1 Note. — Swinging upon toes, 
c. Combine ! 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
' a. Swinging bells sideways to shoulders, both — One ! 8. 
^ h. Trunk ! — bend — up — left — up. 8. 

I c. Alternate ! — bend — up — arms — place. 16. 
^ cl. Combine ! 8. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



4«. SWINGING BELLS RIGHT AND LEFT ALTERNATELY 

1, swing both bells to the right side, the right arm extended 
at full length, palm to the front, the left arm bent across the 
front of the body, palm facing inward, both bells vertical; 
2, swing the arms down across the front of the body with a 
full downward extension of the arms in the transition, and 
raise them to the same position on the left side that they had 
on the opposite side on the first count ; 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, continue to 
swing the arms from side to side ; 8, bells down -co position. 

This is a very effective exercise for the top and back of the 
shoulders. 



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4&. SWINGING UP ON TOES 

1, take a short step to the right and rise on the toes ; 2, keep- 
ing the feet in the same relative position, lower the heels^ 
transfer the weight mainly to the left foot and swing up on 
the toes on that side ; 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, continue to swing from 
one side to the other, rising on the toes in the terminal posi- 
tions as above. Keep the shoulders squarely to the front. 




4 c. COMBINATION OF SWING- 
ING UP ON TOES WITH BELLS 

1, swing up on the toes 
toward the right side and 
swing both arms to the right : 
2, swing upon the toes toward 
the left side and swing both 
arms to the left ; 3, 4, o, 6, 7, 
continue to alternate the di- 
rection of the swinging as 
above : 8, heels together and 
bells down to position at the 
sides. 



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LESSON XII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

' a. Clicking bells forward and backward — One ! 16. 

h. Foot ! — forward — raise— down — place. 8 — 8. 
I Note. — Point step forward, and raising knee. 

c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

r a. Swinging bells right and left alternately — One ! 8 
4. \ b. On toes !— right— left. 8. 
I c. Combine ! 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
' a. Swinging bells sideways to shoulder, both — One ! 8 
^ b. Trunk! — bend — up — left — up. 8. 

c. Alternate ! — bend — up — arms — place. 16. 
, d. Combine ! 8. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Eunning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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3 ?>. POINT STEP FOKWAED 

1. point step forward : 2. from 
as ill previous lessons; 3, return 
together. 



AND RAISING KNEE 

this position rai^e the knee 
to the point step; 4, heels 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND RAISING KNEE, WITH 
CLICKING FORWARD AND BACKWARD 

1. point step forward and click the bells in front; 2. raise 
the knee and click the bells behind: 3. point step forward 
again and click tlie bells in front : 4. heels together and bells 
to position at the sides. 



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LESSOX XIII 



1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

r a. Clicking bells forward and backward — One I 16. , 
.'x \ h. Foot I — forward — raise — down — place. 8 — 8. 



I a. Swinging bells right and left alternately — One I 8. 

[. ^, h. On toes ! — right — left. 8. 

I c. Combine I 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

i a. Alternate swinging bells sideways to shoulders and 

I clicking over head^ both — One I 16. 

I h. Trunk I — bend — up — rise — down. 16. 
i XoTE. — Alternate trunk bending sideways and rising 

I on toes. 

L c. Combine ! 16. 




Combine ! 8 — 8. 



Position ! 



6. Forward — JNIarch ! (Eetiirn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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5 a. ALTEKNATE SWINGING BELLS SIDEWAYS TO SHOULDERS AND 
CLICKING OVER HEAD 

1, swing the bells sideways to the top of the shoulders ; 
2, return the bells to the hips ; 3^ click the thumb ends of the 
bells directly over the head ; 4, bells on hips. Keep the head 
erect. 



6 h. ALTERNATE TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS AND RISING ON TOES 

1, bend the trunk to the right side ; 2, resume the erect posi- 
tion ; 3, rise on the toes ; 4, heels down ; 5, 6, 7, 8, repeat but 
bend to the left side. 



5 c. COMBINATION OF TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS AND RISING ON 
TOES, WITH BELLS ON SHOULDERS AND CLICKING OVER HEAD 

1, bend the trunk to the right side and swing both bells to 
the top of the shoulders ; 2, resume the erect position, bells 
on hips ; 3, rise on the toes and click the bells over the head ; 
4, heels down and bells on hips. 



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5. 



LESSON XIV 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Bells on hips, sideways and return, right — One! 

8—8—8. 

h. Foot ! — forward — bend — up — place. 8 — 8. 

XoTE. — Stepping and bending forward, 
c. Combine I 8 — 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
' a. Clicking bells vertically forward — One ! 8. 
Note. — As in Lesson II. 
h. Foot ! — forward — place — left — place — walk, two, three 
—heels. 16. 

Note. — Alternate point step and walking, 
c. Combine ! 16. 

a. Alternate swinging bells sideways to shoulders and 

clicking over head, both — One ! 16. 
h. Trunk ! — bend — up — rise — down. 16. 
c. Combine ! 16. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Kunning. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Pour times. 



4. ^ 



3 a. BELLS ON HIPS, SIDEWAYS AND RETURN 

1, both bells on the hips; 2, extend the bells sideways to 
full arm's length at shoulder level, turning the palms upward 
as they move, bells horizontal ; 3, return the bells to the hips ; 
4, bells down to position. 



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Zb. STEPPING AND BENDING FOEWARD 

Step forward so that the weight is carried equally by both 
feet ; 2, bend the forward knee, keeping the back knee straight 
and both feet flat upon the floor ; 3, straighten the forward 
knee ; 4. heels together. The trunk should be held erect 
throughout. There should be no scuffing. 

The bending movement should be as far as is possible with 
an erect carriage of the trunk, that the muscles of the calf and 
thigii may be brought well into action. 



3r. COMBINATION OF STEPPING- AND BENDING FOKWAKD WITH 
BELLS ON HIPS AND SIDEWAYS 

1, step forward and place both bells upon the hips ; 2, bend 
the forward knee and extend the bells sideways, palms up: 

3, straighten the knee and return the bells to the hips: 

4, heels together^ and bells down to position- 



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4 6. ALTERNATE POINT STEP AND WALKING 

1, point step forward with tlie right foot ; 2, heels together ; 
3, point step forward with the left foot; 4^ heels together; 
5, 6^ 7, walk forward three steps, starting with the right 
foot ; 8, heels together. On the next eight connts repeat the 
figure, but walk backward to place. 



4 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND WALKING WITH CLICKING 
BELLS VERTICALLY FORWARD 

1, point step forward with the right foot, and click the bells 
vertically forward ; 2, heels together, and bells on hips ; 
3, 4, the same with tlie left foot ; 5, 6, 7, 8, walk forward and 
bring the heels together, the bells remaining on the hips. On 
the next eight counts repeat the figure, but walk backward 
instead of forward. When the bells are returned to the hips 
the elbows should be well back, so as to expand the chest. 



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4. 



5. 



LESSON XV 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Bells on hips, sideways and return, right — One ! 
3 J 8-8-8. 

h. Foot I — forward — bend — up — place. 8 — 8. 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
a. Clicking bells vertically forward — One ! 8. 
h. Foot ! — forward — place — left — place — walk, two, three 

— heels. 16. 
c. Combine ! 16. 

Position ! 

a. Alternate swinging bells to shoulders and sideways, 

both— One ! 16. 
h. Trunk ! — bend — up — twist — front. 8 — 8. 

ISToTE. — Alternate trunk bending and twisting, 
c. Combine! 8 — 8. 

6. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



6 a. ALTERNATE SWINGING BELLS TO SHOULDERS AND SIDEWAYS 

1, swing the bells sideways to the top of the shoulders ; 
2, return the bells to the side; 3, extend the bells to full 
arm's length sideways at shoulder level, palms upward ; 
4, return the bells to position at the sides. 



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5 6. ALTERNATE TRUNK BENDING AND TWISTING 

1, bend the trunk to the right side; 2, resume the erect 
position; 3, twist the trunk to the same side; 4^ return to 
the front. 




5 c. COMBINATION OF TRUNK BENDING AND TWISTING WITH. ^ 
BELLS TO SHOULDERS AND SIDEWAYS 

1, bend the trunk to the side and swing both bells sideways 
to the top of the shoulders ; 2, trunk erect and bells down to 
position ; 3, twist the trunk to the same side and extend the 
bells sideways, palms upward ; 4, return to the front, bells 
down to position. 



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LESSOR XVI 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
f a. Clicking over head, forward and returning — One I 16. 
^ 1 h. Foot I — forward — bend — up — place. 8 — 8. 
I XoTE. — Stepping and bending forward. 

I c. Combine I 8 — 8. 

f a. Clicking bells vertically forward — One ! 8. 
^ ! h. Foot! — forward — place — left — place — walk, two, thren 
j — heels. 16. 
[ c. Combine ! 16. 

Position ! 

{ a. Alternate swinging bells to shoulders and sideways, 
, 1 both— One I 16. 

h. Trunk I — bend — up — twist — front. 8 — 8. 
L c. Combine ! 8—8. 

6. Forward — March I (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. F)reathing — -Begin I Four times. 



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3 a. CLICKING OVER HEAD, FORWARD AND RETURNING 

1, click the bells over head ; 2, click them at arm's length 
forward at shoulder level ; o, click again over head ; 4^ bells 
on hips. All of the clicking should be with the thumb ends 
of the bells. Keep the head erect. 



3 r. COMBINATION OF STEPPING AND BENDING FORWARD WITH 
CLICKING BELLS OVER HEAD AND FORWARD 




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3 



4. 



5. 



LESSON XVII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

a. Clicking over head, forward and returning — One ! 16. 

b. Foot !■ — forward — bend — up— place. 8 — 8. 

c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

a. Alternate clicking over head and rising on toes — 

One ! 16. 
h. Combine! 16. 

Position ! 

' a. Alternate swinging bells to shoulders and sideways, 

both— One! 16. 
h. Trunk ! — bend — up — twist — front. 8 — 8. 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

6. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Running. 

9. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



4 a. ALTERNATE CLICKING OVER HEAD AND RISING ON TOES 

1, click the bells over the head ; 2, bells down to position ; 
3, rise on the toes ; 4, heels down. 



4 6. COMBINATION OF RISING ON TOES AND CLICKING BELLS OVER 

HEAD 



1, rise on the toes ; 2, holding this position, click the bells 
over the head ; 3, heels down ; 4, bells down. 



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LESSOIST XVIII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 
f a. Clicking over head, f orAvard and returning — One ! 16. 

3. ] h. Foot I — forward — bend — up — place. 8 — 
[ c. Combine I 8—8. 

f a. Alternate clicking over head and rising on toes — 

4. \ One I 16. 

[ h. Combine I 16. 

r a. Facing and trunk bending sideways, right — One ! 

5. 8—8. 

15. With arms! 8—8. 

Position ! 

6. Forward — March ! (Eeturn bells to place.) 

7. Stretching. 

8. Eunning. 

9. Breathing — Begin I Four times. 



5 a. FACING AND TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS 

1, face to the right side, as in the tactics ; 2, bend the trunk 
to the right side ; 3, resume the erect position ; 4, face to the 
front. When facing to the left side bend to the left. 



5 h. COMBINATION OF FACING AND TEUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS 
WITH BELLS ON SHOULDERS 

1, face to the side and raise the bells sideways to the top 
of the shoulders ; 2, bend to the side, the bells still on the 
shoulders ; 3, trunk erect ; 4, face to the front, bells on hips. 



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1. 



Third Series 

Dumb-bells, \ pound 

PEOGEAMME FOE SPECIAL EXEECISES 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

a. Extending bells sideways^ clicking forward and re- 
1 turning, both — One ! 16. 

b. Foot ! - side — forward — side — place. 8 — 8. 

. c. Combine ! 8 — 8. Lesson VI. 

Position ! 

f a. Swinging bells right and left alternately — One ! 8. 

2. \ b. On toes ! 8. 

I c. Combine ! 8. Lesson XL 

f a. Clicking bells vertically forward — One ! 8. 

^ \ b. Trunk ! — twist — front — left — front. 8. 

I c. Alternate ! — twist — place — click — place. 16. 

[ d. Combine ! 8. Lesson II. 

a. Swinging bells sideways to shoulders and clicking 
over head alternately, both — One ! 16. 

b. Trunk! — bend — up — rise — down. 16. 

c. Combine ! 16. Lesson XIII. 
f a. Swinging bell sideways to shoulder, extending side- 
I ways and returning, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 
j b. Foot! — side — face — front — heels. 8 — 8. 
t c. Combine ! 8 — 8. Lesson X. 
r a. Swinging bells sideways and clicking, both — One ! 8. 
{ b. On toes ! 8. 

I c. Combine ! 8. Lesson IX. 

Bells on hips — Place ! 

f a. Clicking over head, forward and returning — One ! 16. 

j h. Foot ! — forward — bend — up — place. 8 — 8. 

Ic. Combine! 8—8, Lesson XVL 



4. 



Fourth Series 



Fourth Year, Boys and Girls 
Wands, 3^ feet 
LESSON^ I 

Note. — For details of preliminaries, stretching, tactics, etc 
see Explanatory Notes. 
Class — Stand ! 

1. Stretching. 

2. Left— Face! 
Right— Face! 

Forward — March ! (Take wands and hold at carry whil 
marching to position on floor.) 

Wand in position for work — One ! Two I 
' a. Swinging wand forward — One ! 8. 
g h. Foot! — forward — place. 8 — 8. 
I Note. — Point step forward, 

c. Combine! 8 — 8. 

Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

4. Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 
Class— Halt ! 

5. Stretching. 

6. Forward— March ! (To seats.) 

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WAND AT CARHY 

Hold the wand vertically in 
the right hand so that it rests 
against the right shonlder. the 
lower end held by the right 
forefino'er. 




WAND IN POSITION FOB 
WORK 

In response to the first 
count of the executive com- 
mand, raise the left arm. 
with the elbow bent at 
right angles across the fore- 
headj palm outward, and 
grasp the upper end of the 
wand with the left hand. 
In response to the second 
count, bring the wand down 
to a horizontal position at 
arm's length in front, the 
hands slightly more than 
shoulder width apart. 




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To return the wand to the carry position^ command Wand 
at carry — One I Two ! " On the first count raise the left arm 
as on the first count of Position for work " ; on the second 
count drop that arm to position at the side, leaving the wand 
against the right shoulder. 



4 a. SWINGING WAND FORWARD 

1, swing the wand up at arm's length in front to shoulder 
level; 2, return the wand to position. Keep the head and 
waist firmly erect. 



4 6. POINT STEP FORWARD 

1, extend the right foot forward and touch the toe on a line 
directly forward of the position from which it started; 2, heels 
together. Keep the shoulders (upper part of body) perfectly 
still and the knees stiff. Do not drag or scuff the foot over the 
floor. The weight should remain entirely on the stationary 
foot. The body should be firmly poised^ that the exercise may 
assist to erect carriage. 



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4 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND SWINGING WAND FORWARD 

1, point step and wand forward ; 2, heels together and wand 
downo 



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1. 
2. 



Stretching. 
Facings. 
Marchino^. 
fa. 



LESSOX II 



-One ! 8—8—8. 



3. \ 



h. 



I 
I 

Ic. 

{ a. 

I 

I h. 



4. { 



5, 
6. 
7. 

8. 



Aiming sideways, right- 
Foot I — side — place. 8 — 8. 

XoTE. — Point step sideways. 
Combine I 8—8. 
Raising wand to chest — One ! 8. 
On toes ! 8. 

XoTE. — Rising on toes. 
Alternate I 8. 
Combine I 8. 
Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 
Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 
Stretching. 
Breathing — Begin I 
Three times. 



3 a. AIMING SIDEWAYS 

1, swing the wand 
up to shoulder level at 
the right side, the right 
arm extended at fidl 
length to the right, the 
grasp of the right hand 
loosened so as to allow 
the wand to slip through 
it and rest lightly in 
the crotch of the thumb ; 
the wand should be hor- 
izontal, the left elbow 
lifted so that it is above 
the level of the wand : 
2, swing the wand dowu 




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again to position, the right hand resuming its grasp. The 
extended arm should pull strongly upon the chest. 



3 6. POINT STEP SIDEWAYS 

1, touch the side of the toe directly to the side, stretching 
the instep as straight as possible ; 2, heels together. As in 
the point step forward, the weight should be held firmly 
on the stationary foot to cultivate firm, erect carriage. Keep 
the shoulders squarely to the front and the knees stiff. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP AND AIMING SIDEWAYS 

1, aim to the right and take the point step to the right simul- 
taneously ; 2, heels together and wand down to position. 



4 a. RAISING WAND TO CHEST 

1, bend the elbows and lift the forearms upward until the 
wand rests horizontally across the chest ; the upper arms should 
be drawn backward close to the sides, so as to flatten the 
shoulder blades and throw the chest forward ; 2, lower the 
wand again to position. 



4&. RISING ON TOES 

1, rise on the toes as high as possible ; 2, heels down, quietly 
and without jarring. Keep the weight poised on the forward 
part of the feet after the heels are lowered, avoiding any sway- 
ing backward of the body. 



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4 c. ALTERNATE RISING ON TOES AND RAISING WAND TO CHEST. 

1, rise on the toes ; 2, heels down ; 3, raise the wand to 
chest ; 4, wand down. 




4 d. COMBINATION OF RISING ON TOES AND RAISING WAND 

TO CHEST 

1, rise on the toes and raise the wand to the chest ; 2, heels 
and wand down. 



8. BREATHING 

Raise the arms sideways to shoulder level and inhale a deep 
breath ; lower the arms to position while exhaling. The arm 
action by raising the ribs expands the chest. 



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LESSON III 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

I a. Swinging wand over head — One ! 8. 
! h. Foot I— back — place. 8 — 8. 

Note. — Point step backward. 
€. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

a. Raising wand to chest — One ! 8. 
h. On toes! 8. 

c. Alternate ! 8. 

d. Combine ! 8. 

a. Raising wand vertically forward, right arm up — One ! 

8—8—8. 

h. Trunk!— side — up— left — up. 16. 

Note. — Trunk bending sideways, 
c. Alternate ! 16. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

Note. — See Eeference Note 7. 
10. Breathing— Begin ! Four times. 



3 a. SWINGING WAND OVER HEAD 

1, swing the wand up through the forward position until the 
arms are vertical over the head, the wand horizontal ; 2, wand 
down again to position. The elbows should be straight through- 
out. Keep the head perfectly erect. There should be no 
bending backward at the waist. 

If taken with care as to the postural points noted, this exer- 
cise is admirable for the chest and back, and particularly for 
the shoulder blades. 



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3 h. POINT STEP BACKWARD 

1, extend the foot backward and touch the inner side of the 
toe on a line directly back of the position from which it started, 
the heel dropped inward ; 2, heels together. There should be 
no forward yielding of the upper part of the body. The ex- 
tended leg should be perfectly straight, and the movement 
should pull strongly from the lower back. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT 
STEP BACKWARD AND 
SWINGING WAND OVER 
HEAD 

1, extend the foot back- 
ward and the wand upward ; 
2, heels together and wand 
down. Be sure to keep the 
head upright. 

This combination is one 
of the strongest for the pos- 
tural correction of the back 
and chest. 




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5 a. RAISING WAND VEKTICALLY 
FORWARD 

1, raise the wand to a vertical posi- 
tion at arm's length in front; 2, return 
to position. The right arm should be 
uppermost for eight counts, the left 
for eight, and alternate eight. 



5 h. TRUNK BENDING SIDE- 
WAYS 

1, bend the trunk from the 
waist directly to the side ; 
2, return to the erect posi- 
tion. Keep both feet flat 
upon the floor and the knees 
stiff. The head should re- 
main in a straight line with 
the axis of the trunk. The 
bending should be as far as 
can easily be done without 
strain, that it may effect a 
pronounced pressure upon 




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the internal organs, and so stimulate their healthful action 
and the general circulation. There should be no rotating of 
the trunk forward or backward of the lateral line. Alternate 
the directions. 



5 c. ALTEENATE TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS AND RAISING 
WAND VERTICALLY FORWARD 

1, bend the trunk to the right side ; 2, resume the erect 
position ; 3, raise the wand vertically forward w^ith the right 
arm uppermost ; 4, wand down to position ; 5, 6, 1, 8, repeat to 
the left side. 

Be particularly careful after this lesson, and all others that 
call for forward movements of the arms, to take the final 
stretching which counteracts any tendency to chest contraction. 



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LESSOX IV 

1. Stre telling. 

2. Faeings. 
Marehing. 

f a. Swinging wand over head — One ! 8. 

3. \ b, Foot:— back— place. 8—8. 
i c. Combine I 8—8. 

a. Twisting wand, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 

b. On toes! 8. 

4. <{ 

XoTE. — Eising on toes. 
^ c. Combine ! 8. 

' a. Eaising Avand vertically forward, right arm up 
^ One ! 8—8—8. 

b. Trunk I — side — up — left — up. 16. 
^ c. Alternate ! 16. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — ]March ! (Eeturn wand to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Bunning. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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4«. TWISTING WAND 

1^ raise tlie "^^and horizontally across the chesty the forearms 
bent at right angles so as to t^vist the right end of the ^vand 
over to the left side, and vice versa; 2, v'and down to position. 
On the first count the right arm should be uppermost ; on the 
second count, the left arm. Keep the chest high and the head 
well up. 



4 c. COMBINATION OF RISING ON TOES AND TWISTING WAND 

1, rise on the toes and twist the wand, right arm uppermost ; 
2, heels and wand down. Alternate the arms. 



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LESSON" V 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Aiming upward, right — One I 8—8 — 8. 
^ h. Foot I — oblique — place. 8 — 8. 

I Note. — Point step obliquely forward. 
[ c. Combine ! 8—8. 

f a. Twisting wa.ncl right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 

4. \ b. On toes ! 8. 

I c. Combine ! 8. 

'a. Eaising wand vertically forward, right arm np — One! 

5. I 

h. Trunk ! — side — up — left — up. 16. 
^ c. Alternate ! 16. 

6. AYand at carry !— One ! Two I 

7. Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



3 a. AIMING UPWAED 

1, raise the wand vertically upward from the right shoulder, 
the right arm extended upward at full length, pulling well 
upon the chest, the grasp of the right hand loosened and the 
wand pushed through and held in the same way as in aim- 
ing to the side; the left hand should hold the lower end of 
the wand close to the front of the right shoidder, the left 
elbow being raised forward at shoulder level ; 2, wand down 
to position. 



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3 h. POINT STEP OBLIQUELY FORWARD 

1, extend the foot diagonally forward in the direction in 
which the toe points when the heels are together; 2, heels 
together. The weight should remain entirel}^ on the stationary 
footj that the exercise may have its full effect as a balance 
movement. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP 
OBLIQUELY FORWARD AND AIMING 
UPWARD 

1, extend the right foot diagonally 
forward and raise the wand vertically 
from the right shoulder; 2, foot and 
wand to position. 




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LESSON YI 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

f a. Aiming upward, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 

3. \ I). Foot !— oblique — place. 8 — 8. 
i c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

f a. Twisting wancl right — One I 8 — 8 — 8. 

4. \ b. On toes ! 8. 
I 

I c. Combine ! 8. 

a. Swinging wand forward — One ! 8. 

b. Trunk ! — bend — up. 8. 

6. i jSTote. — Trunk bending sideways, alternately. 

c. Alternate ! 16. 
[ cl Combine ! 16. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Kunning. 

10. Breathinof — Be^in! Four times. 



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5 c. ALTERNATE TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS AND SWINGING 
WAND FORWARD 

1, bend the trunk to the side ; 2, trunk erect ; 3, SAving the 
wand forward to shoukler level ; 4, wand down. Alternate 
the direction of the bending. 




5 d. COMBINATION OF TRUNK 
BENDING SIDEWAYS AND 
SWINGING WAND FORWARD 

1, swing the wand forward 
and bend the trunk to tlie side ; 
2, trunk erect and wand down. 
Alternate the direction of the 
bending. 




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9 
10 



LESSOR VII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
31a idling. 

^ a. Aiming sideways, upward and return, right — One 

I 8— S. 

^ \h. Foot! — side — oblique— side— place. 8 — 8. 

XoTE. — Point step sideways, obliquely forward, 
and return. 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

a. Twisting vrand. riglit — One ! 8—8 — 8. 

b. On toes : 8. 
t c. Combine ! 8. 

f a. Swinging wand forward — One ! 8. 
! b. Trunk ! — bend — up. 8. 

c. Alternate ! 16. 

d. Combine I 8. 

6. AYand at carry — (])ne ! Two ! 

Forward — Maredi ! ( Eerurn wands to place.) 
Stretching. 
E mining. 

Breathing— Begin I Four times. 



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3«. AIMING SIDEWAYS, UPWARD, AND RETURN 

1, aim to the right side ; 2, raise the wand Yertically from 
the right shoulder ; 3^ aim again to the side ; 4, wand down to 
position. 

This is an excellent exercise for the chest if the extended 
arm pulls strongly upon it. 



3 b. POINT STEP SIDEWAYS, OBLIQUELY FORWARD, AND RETURN 

Ij point stex3 to the side; 2^ move the foot to the oblique 
point step ; 3^ point ste]D position sideways ; 4, heels together. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP SIDEWAYS AND OBLIQUELY 
FORWARD WITH AIMING SIDEWAYS AND UPWARD 

1, point step sideways and aiming to the same side ; 2, point 
step obliquely forward and aiming upward ; 3^ foot and wand 
again to the side ; 4, heels together and wand down. 



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LESS(3X YIII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Eacings. 
Marching. 







' a. 


Aiming sideways^ upward and 


return^ right — One 


3. 






8—8. 






b. 


Foot I — side — oblique — side — place. 8 — 8. 








Combine I 8—8. 








Aiming' downward, right— One I 


8—8-8. 


4. 


1 

Ic. 


Facing ! 8—8. 
Combine I 8. 








' a. 


Swinging wand forward — One ! 


8. 


5. 




h. 


Trunk ! — bend — up. 8. 






c. 


Alternate ! 16. 
Combine I 8. 





6. AYand at carry — One ! Two I 

7. Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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4 a. AIMING DOWNWARD 

1, hold the wand vertically 
downward from the right shoul- 
der, the right arm extended 
downward at full length, the 
left hand grasping the upper 
end of the wand at the right 
shoulder, palm outward, the left 
elbow extended horizontally for- 
ward; 2, wand down to position. 




4 6. FACING 

1, face to the side as in the tactics, but in one count ; 2, return 
to the front. 



4 c. COMBINATION OF FACING AND AIMING DOWNWARD 

1, face to the right side and aim downward from the right 
shoulder ; 2, face to the front, wand in position. Alternate the 
direction of the facing. 



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3. 



LESSOX IX 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

a. Aiming upward, forward, and return, right — One ! 

8—8. 

h. Foot I — back — forward — back— place. 8 — 8. 

XoTE. — Point step backward, forward, and re- 
turn. 

r. Combine ! 8— P. 

^ a. Aiming downAvard, right — One I 8 — 8 — 8. 
4. \ I). Facing! 8—8. 
[ c. Combine ! 8. 
a. Aiming sideA\^ays, right — One I 8 — 8 — 8. 
h. Trunk :— twist— front. 8—8. 
XoTE. — Trunk twisting, 
j c. Alternate ! 8—8. 
[ d. Combine I 8. 

6. Wand at carry — One I Tavo I 

7. ForAvard — March ! (Eeturn Avands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 
0. Eunning. 

10. Breathinsf — Be2:in I Four times. 



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3 a. AIMING UPWARD, FOE WARD, AND RETURN 

1, raise the Avand to the A^ertieal position Avitli the right arm 
upward ; 2, aim upward from the right shoiikler^ the right 
arm extended forward at full length, tlie left hand grasping 
the end of the wand on the front of the right shoulder ; 3, 
return to the upward aiming ; 4, wand down to posi^jlcn. Keep 
the head well up. 

3 h. POINT STEP BACKWARD. FORWARD, AND RETURN 

Ij point step backward ; 2, point step forward with the same 
foot ; 3^ point step backward again ; 4. heels together. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF POINT STEP 
BACKWARD AND FORWARD 
WITH AIMING UPWARD AND 
FORWARD 

1, point step backward with 
the right foot and aiming up- 
ward from the right shoulder; 
2, point step forward and aim- 
ing upward ; 3, point step back- 
ward and aiming upward again ; 
4, heels together and Avand 
down. 

This combination is one of 
the finest for the back and 
chest. 

XoTE. — See cut on next i^age. 




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5 h. TRUNK TWISTING 

1^ twist or rotate the trunk to the side ; 2, return to the for- 
ward position. The movement should be from the ankles, the 
feet remaining firmly in place and flat upon the floor. The 
head should turn with the trunk, but no farther. There should 
be no bending of the trunk sideways. The twisting should be 
far enough to create a strong pressure upon the internal organs 
and stimulate circulation in them. 



5 c. ALTERNATE AIMING AND TRUNK TWISTING 

1, twist the trunk to the right side ; 2, return to the front ; 
3, aim to the right ; 4, wand down in position. 




5 d. COMBINATION OF TRUNK TWISTING WITH AIMING 

twist and aim to the right ; 2, face to the front, wand 



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4. 



LESSOX X 

1. Stretcliing. 
racings. 
Marcliing. 

f a. Aiming npAvarcl, forward, and return, right — One ! 
I 8—8. 

j l\ Foot ! — back — forward — back — place. 8 — 8. 
[ c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 
a. Alternate aiming obliquely downward and swinging 

wand over head, right — 0.ie I 8 — 8. 
h. Foot ! — oblique — place — up— down. 8 — 8. 

Note. — Alternate point step obliquely forward 
and rising on toes, 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

a. Aiming sideways, right — One! 8 — 8 — 8. 
h. Trunk !— twist— front. 8—8. 

c. Alternate! 8—8. 

d. Combine ! 8. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two . 

7. Forward — March ! (Eeturii wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Kunning. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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4 a. ALTERNATE AIMING OB- 
LIQUELY DOWNWARD AND 
SWINGING WAND OVER HEAD 

1, aim obliquely downward 
from the right shoulder, the 
jjosition of the wand being mid- 
way between the shoulder level 
and the downward aiming posi- 
tion and midway between the 
forward and the side direction, 
the left hand grasping the up- 
per end of the wand at the 
right shoulder with the palm 
outward, the left elbow hori- 
zontally forward ; 2, Avand down 
to position : 3, swing the wand 
to the horizontal position over 
the head ; . 4, wand down to 
position. 



4&. ALTERNATE POINT STEP OBLIQUELY FORWARD AND RISING 

ON TOES 

1, point step obliquely forward ; 2, heels together ; 3, rise on 
the toes ; 4, heels down. 



4 c. A COMBINATION OF OBLIQUE POINT STEP AND RISING ON 
TOES WITH AIMING DOWNWARD AND SWINGING WAND OVER 
HEAD 

1, point step obliquely forward with the right foot and aim- 
ing obliquely downward from the right shoulder ; 2, heels and 
wand to position ; 3, rise on the toes and swing the wand over 
the head ; 4, wand and heels down. 



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4. 



D. 



LE SSUX XI 

1. Stretcliing. 

2. Facings. 
]Marcliing. 

r a. Swinging and aiming wand forward, right — One ! 

8—8—8. 

b. Foot ! — forward — bend — up — place. 8 — 8. 
XoTE. — Stepping and bending forward. 

c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

■ a. Alternate aiming obliqtielv downward and swinging 

wand over head, right — One ! 8 — 8. 
j b. Foot 1 — oblique — place — up — down. 8 — 8. 
I c. Combine : 8 — 8. 

a. Aiming sideways, right — One 1 8 — 8 — 8. 

b. Trunk ! — twist — front. 8 — 8. 

c. Alternate 1 8 — 8. 

d. Combine I 8. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two I 

7. Forward — March! i Pvcturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Eunning. 

10. Breathino; — Be2:in! Four times. 



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3 a. SWINGING AND AIMING WAND FORWARD 

1, swing the wancl horizontally forward at shoulder level ; 
2, aim forward from the right shoulder ; 3, return the wand to 
the forward position ; 4, w^and down. 



3 h. STEPPING AND BENDING FORWARD 

1, step forward so that the weight is carried equally by both 
feet ; 2, bend the forward knee, keeping the back knee straight 
and both feet flat upon the floor; 3, straighten the forward 
knee ; 4, heels together. The trunk should be held erect 
throughout. There should be no scuffing. The step should be 
long enough to admit of a pronounced bend in the knee, that 
the thigh and calf muscles may be brought into strong action. 




[See page 162.] 



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3 c. COMBINATION OF STEPPING AND BENDING FORWAED WITH 
SWINGING AND AIMING WAND FORWARD 

1. Step forward ^vitli the right foot and swing the vrand 
horizontally forward : 2. bend the knee and aim forward from 
the right shonlder : 3. straighten the knee and retnrn the wand 
to the position in 1 : 4. heels together and wand down. 



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LESSON XII 

1. Stretching. 

2. racings. 
Marching. 

f a. Swinging and aiming wand forward, right — One ! 

j u. Foot ! — forward — bend — up — place. 8 — 8. 
[ c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

f c. Alternate aiming obliquely downward and swinging 
^ I Avand over head, right — One I 8 — 8. 

I 0. Foot ! — oblique — place — up — down. 8 — 8. 
[ c. Combine I 8 — 8. 

[ a. Alternate raising wand to chest and over head — 
One! 16. 

^ b. Trunk ! — bend — up — twist — front. 8 — 8. 

I XoTE. — Alternate trunk bending sideways and 

j twisting. 

I c. Combine ! 8—8. 

6. Wand at carry— One I Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



5 a. ALTEEI^ATE RAISING WAND TO CHEST AND OVER HEAD 

1, raise the wand to the chest ; 2, wand down ; 3^ swing the 
wand over the head : 4^ wand down. 



bh. ALTERNATE TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS AND TWISTING 

Ij bend the trunk to the right side ; 2, resume the erect 
position ; 3, twist the trunk to the side ; 4, return to the front. 



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5 c. COMBINATION OF 
TRUNK BENDING 

• SIDEWAYS AND 
TWISTING WITH 
WAND TO CHEST 
AND OVER HEAD 

1, bend the trunk 
to the side and raise 
the wand to the 
chest ; 2, trunk erect 
and wand down ; 




3j twist the trunk to the side and 
raise the wand over head; 4^ re- 
turn to the front, wand down. 

This is an excellent exercise 
for the circulation and dio^estion. 



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8—8—8 



LESSOX XIII 

1. Stretcliing. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

[ a. Twisting wand, right — One I 
I XoTE. — As in Lesson IV. 

3 \ b. Foot! — charge — place. 8 — 8. 
I XoTE. — Charging forward. 
Combine I 8 — 8. 

Aiming sideways, right, left, 

8—8—8. 

Swaying I — right — left — right — place. 

XoTE. — Swaying. 
Combine ! 8 — 8. 

f a. Alternate raising wand to eliest and over head- 



[ c. 
f a. 



b. 



and return — One I 



8—8. 



-One ! 



5. \ 



16. 



I b. Trunk I — bend — up — twist — front. 8 — 8. 
( c. Combine I 8 — 8. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — ]\ larch I (^^'and to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Breathino: — Beoin ! Four tiroes. 



3 6. CHARGING FOE WARD 

1, step forward and bend the front knee as in the second 
count of the stepping and bending; '2, heels together. Keep 
the trunk of the body erect. The step shoukl be long enough 
to admit of an effective bend in the knee, that the thigh 
muscles may be brought into action sufficiently to stimulate 
the circulation. 



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3 c. COMBINATION OF 
CHARGING FORWARD 
AND TWISTING WAND 

1, charge forward and 
twist the wand ; 2, heels 
together and wand down 
to position. 



4 a. AIMING SIDEWAYS, 
RIGHT, LEFT, AND RE- 
TURN 

aim to the right 
side ; 2, swing the arms 
across the chest and aim 
to the left side; 3. aim 
again to the right; 4, 
wand down. 



4 6. SWAYING 

1, take a short step to the right, throwing all of the weight 
upon the right foot ; 2^ rise on the toes and transfer the weight 
to the left foot, putting the left heel down and keeping the right 
heel up ; 3, rise on the toes again and transfer the weight back 
to the right foot^ the right heel down and the left foot touching 
by the toe onl}^ ; 4, heels together. The swaying thus consists 
of a transference of the weight from one foot to the other, ris- 
ing on the toes in the transition. Keep the shoulders squarely 
to the front. This is an admirable balance exercise. 



Ic. COMBINATION OF SWAYING AND AIMING 

1, sway to the right and aim to the right ; 2, sway to the 
left and aim to the left; 3, sway and aim again to the right; 
4^ heels together and wand down. 




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LESSON XIV 

1. Stretching. 

2. Pacings. 
Marching. 

f a. Twisting wand, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 

3. -j h. Foot ! — charge — place. 8 — 8. 
Ic. Combine! 8—8. 

{ a. Aiming sideways, right, left, and return — One ! 
I 8—8—8. 

4. ^ 

h. Swaying I — right — left — right — place. 8 — 8. 
^ c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

a. Aiming obliquely downward to the side, right — One ! 
8—8. 

g h. Foot I — side — place — bend — up. 8 — 8. 

Note. — Alternate point step and trunk bending 
sideways, 
c. Combine! 8—8. 

6. Wand at carry — One! Two! 

7. Forward — March ! (Return wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Eunning. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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5 a. AIMING OBLIQUELY DOWNWARD TO THE SIDE 

1, aim obliquely dowmvard to the right side, the right arm 
extended at full length, the upper end of the wand grasped by 
the left handj the left elbow horizontally forward ; 2, wand 
doAvn to position. Look in the direction of the aiming. 

This exercise is admirable for chest expansion as well as for 
its effect upon the digestive organs and circulation. 



5 b. ALTERNATE POINT STEP AND TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS 

1^ point step to the right side; 2^ heels together; 3. bend 
the trunk to the right side ; l^ trunk erect. 



5 c. COMBINATION OF AIMING 
WTTH POINT STEP AND 
TRUNK BENDING SIDEWAYS 

1, point step to the right 
side and aim otjlicjuely down- 



heels together and Avand 
down to position : 3. bend 
the trunk to the right side 
and aim obliCjuely downward 
to the right : 1. trunk erect 
and wand down to position. 



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LESSOX XV 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

f a. Alternate twisting wand and swinging over head, 
right arm up — One I 8 — 8. 
^ h. Foot I — charge — place— back — place. 8 — 8. 

XoTE. — Alternate charging forward and point step 
backward, 
c. Combine! 8—8. 
f a. Aiming sideways^ i^ight, left^ and return — One ! 
, \ 8—8—8. 

I h. Swaying! — right — left — right — place. 8 — 8. 
t c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

f a. Aiming obliquely downward to the side, right — One ! 
. ! 8—8. 

^* I h. Foot ! — side — place — bend — up. 8 — 8. 
{ c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

6. AVand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Keturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin 1 Four times. 



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3 a. ALTERNATE TWISTING WAND AND SWINGING OVER HEAD 

1, twist the Avaiid across the chest in fronts the right arm 
uppermost ; 2. wand down to position ; 3, swing the wand 
horizontally over the head ; 4^ wand down. 



3 6. ALTERNATE CHARGING FORWARD AND POINT STEP 
BACKWARD 

1^ charge forward; 2, heels together; 3, point step backward 
with the same foot ; 4, heels together. 



3 c. COMBINATION OF CHARGING FORWARD AND POINT STEP BACK- 
WARD WITH TWISTING WAND AND SWINGING OVER HEAD 

1^ charge forward with the right foot and twist the wand, 
the right arm uppermost ; 2, heels together and wand down ; 
3, point step backward and swing the wand over the head; 
4^ heels together and wand down. 



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LESSOX XVI 1^ -^.4^ u.r 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

{ a. Alternate twisting wand and swinging over head, 
^ ] right arm up — One ! 8 — 8. 

h. Foot I — cliarge — place — back — place. 8— 8. ■ • ■ 
c. Combine I 8 — 8. 
r a. Wand twisting", reverse and return, right — One! 

4. 1 8-8. 

I b. Swaying I — right — left — right — place. 8 — 8. 
i c. Combine I 8—8. 

r a. Swinging wand back of shoulders — One ! 8. 

^ I 6. Trunk ! — bend — up. 8 — 8. 

j XoTE. — Trunk bending sideways. 

I c. Combine I 16. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



4 a. WAND TWISTING, REVERSE AND RETTJEN 

1, twist the wand across the chest, right arm uppermost; 
2, reverse the twisting to bring the left arm uppermost ; 3, re- 
turn to the first position (right arm up) ; 4^ wand down to 
position in front. 



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4 c. COMBINATION OF SWAYING AND WAND TWISTING 

1, sway to the right and twist the wand in front of the chest, 
the right arm uppermost ; 2, sway to the left and reyerse the 
twisting, to bring the left arm up : 3, sway and twi-st again to 
the right ; 4, heels together and Avand down. 



ba. SWINGING WAND BACK OF SHOULDERS 

1, swing the wand oyer the head, bend the elbows and lower 
the wand back of and against the shoulders ; 2, return the wand 
to position. The elbows should be perfectly straight as they 
are raised through the forward to the upward position and in 
returning. Keep the head erect throughout. 

If the points of ^jos- 
ture noted be carefully 
obseryed, this is one of 
the finest exercises for 
the chest and back, in- 
cl u ding the shoulder 
blades, and for the car- 
riao'e of the head. 




5 c. COMBINATION OF WAND 
BACK OF SHOULDERS AND 
TRUNK BENDING SIDE- 
WAYS 

1, Ayand back of shoul- 
ders ; 2, bend the trunk 
to the side ; 3, trunk 
erect ; 4, wand down to 
position. Alternate the 
direction of the bending. 



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LESSOX XYII 

1. Stretching. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 



4. 



jo. 


Swinging wand over head^ aiming sideways, and re- 




turning—One ! 8 — 8. 




\b. 


Foot ! — charge — place — twist — place. 8 — 8. 






XoTE.— Alternate charging forward and 


trunk 




twisting. 




. c. 


Combine ! 8—8. 






AVancl twisting, reverse, and return, right- 


-One ! 


1 a. 


8—8. 




J 

i ^' 


Swaying ! — right — left — right — place. 8 — 8. 






Combine ! 8—8. 




|a. 


SAvinging wand back of shoulders — One ! 8. 




1 ^• 


Trunk !— bend— up. 8—8. 




I c. 


Combine I 16. 





6. Wand at carry — One I Two ! 

7. Forward — March I (Return wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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3 a. SWINGING WAND OVEH HEAD. AIMING SIDEWAYS AND 
RETURNING 

1. swing the wand r)ver the head; 2. aim to the right side; 
3. wand again over tht- head : 4. wand down to position. Pull 
well upon the chest Avitli these movements. 



3i>. ALTERNATE CHARGING FORWARD AND TRUNK TWISTING 

1, charge forward with the right foot : 2. holding the charge 
position, twist the trunk to the left : 3. twist the trunk to the 
front ; 4. heels together. 




3 c. COMBINATION OF CHARGING FORWARD AND TRUNK TWIST- 
ING WITH WAND OVER HEAD AND AIMING SIDEWAYS 

1. charge forward and swing the wand over the head: 2. hold 
the charge position, twist the trunk to the left side and aim 
backward: 3. twist the trunk to the front, wand aeain over the 
head; 4. heels together and wand down. The charging posi- 
tion is held from o//<? to 



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LESSOX XVIII 

1. Stretcliing. 

2. Facings. 
Marching. 

' a. Swinging wand over head, aiming sideways and 
^ returning — One ! 8 — 8. 

h. Foot I — charge — place — twist — place. 8 — 8. 
. c. Combine ! 8 — 8. 

f a. Wand twisting, reverse and return, right — One ! 8 — 8. 
4. \ h. Swaying ! — right — left — right — place. 8 — 8. 
ic. Combine! 8—8. 

{ a. Swinging wand back of shoulders — One ! 8. 
^ I b. Trunk I — forward — up. 8. 

j Note. — Trunk bending forward, 
t c. Combine ! 16. 

6. Wand at carry — One ! Two ! 

7. Forward — March ! (Eeturn wands to place.) 

8. Stretching. 

9. Running. 

10. Breathing — Begin ! Four times. 



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5 h. TRUNK BENDING FORWARD 



1^ bend the trunk directly forward ; 2, resume the erect 
XJOsition. The bending shoukl be from the hips, not from the 
waist, the back remaining straight and the head in a line with 
it, not relaxed or drooping. To insure this straight line of 
back and head, the bending should be slight in the first few 
lessons, and increased later. Keep the knees stiff. 

This exercise works strongly upon the back muscles which 
hold the trunk erect. 




1, swing the wand back of 
the shoulders ; 2, bend the 
trunk forward ; 3, trunk erect ; 
4, Avand down to position. 



5 c. 



c. COMBINATION OF TRUNK 
BENDING FORWARD AND 
SWINGING WAND BACK OF 
SHOULDERS 



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2. 



Fourth Series 

Wands, 3^ feet 

PEOGEAMME FOE SPECIAL EXEECISES 

1^ a. Aiming sideways, right — One ! 8 — 8 — 8. 
1. \ b, Foot ! — side — place. 8 — 8. 

I c. Combine ! 8 — 8. Lesson II. 

' a. Alternate raising wand to chest and over head — One ! 
16. 

h. Trunk ! — bend — up — twist — front. 8 — 8. 
. c. Combine ! 8 — 8. Lesson XII. 

r a. Aiming downward, right — One ! 8 — 8. 
] h. Facing ! 8—8. 

Ic. Combine! 8—8. Lesson VIIL 

■ a. Swinging and aiming wand forward, right — One ! 
8—8-8. 

h. Foot ! — forward — bend — up — place. 8 — 8. 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. Lesson XL 

a. Twisting wand and swinging over head alternately, 

right arm up — One ! 8 — 8. 
6. Foot ! — charge — place — back — place. 8 — 8. 
c. Combine ! 8 — 8. Lesson XY. 

a. Aiming sideways, right, left, and return — One ! 



5. 



6. 



h. Swaying ! — right — left — right — place. 8 — 8. 

c. Combine ! 8 — 8. Lesson XIIL 



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' a. Aiming obliquely downward to the side, right — One ! 
8 — 8. 

h. Foot ! — side — place — bend — up. 8 — 8. 
. c. Combine ! 8—8. Lesson XIV. 

' a. Swinging wand over head, aiming sideways and return- 
ing—One ! 8—8. 

h. Foot ! — charge — place — twist — place. 

c. Combine! 8 — 8. Lesson XVII. 



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